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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.03, 1,014.68 and 351.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.03, 1,014.68 and 351.63 is: 527.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.03 : 1,014.68 = 351.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.03/1,014.68 = 351.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.03x = 1,014.68 × 351.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.03x = 356,791.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,791.93/676.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.78

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