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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.08, 1,014.24 and 350.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.08, 1,014.24 and 350.88 is: 526.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.08 : 1,014.24 = 350.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.08/1,014.24 = 350.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.08x = 1,014.24 × 350.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.08x = 355,876.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,876.53/676.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.38

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