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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.04, 1,014.60 and 351.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.04, 1,014.60 and 351.62 is: 527.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.04 : 1,014.60 = 351.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.04/1,014.60 = 351.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.04x = 1,014.60 × 351.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.04x = 356,753.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,753.65/676.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.71

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