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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.02, 1,013.58 and 347.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.02, 1,013.58 and 347.16 is: 520.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.02 : 1,013.58 = 347.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.02/1,013.58 = 347.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.02x = 1,013.58 × 347.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.02x = 351,874.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,874.43/676.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.51

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