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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.83, 1,017.17 and 266.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.83, 1,017.17 and 266.90 is: 400.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.83 : 1,017.17 = 266.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.83/1,017.17 = 266.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.83x = 1,017.17 × 266.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.83x = 271,476.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,476.25/677.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.51

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