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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.99, 1,016.29 and 266.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.99, 1,016.29 and 266.96 is: 400.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.99 : 1,016.29 = 266.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.99/1,016.29 = 266.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.99x = 1,016.29 × 266.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.99x = 271,311.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,311.65/677.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.17

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