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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.87, 1,016.58 and 266.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.87, 1,016.58 and 266.90 is: 400.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.87 : 1,016.58 = 266.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.87/1,016.58 = 266.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.87x = 1,016.58 × 266.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.87x = 271,325.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,325.20/677.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.26

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