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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.22, 1,013.68 and 347.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.22, 1,013.68 and 347.16 is: 520.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.22 : 1,013.68 = 347.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.22/1,013.68 = 347.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.22x = 1,013.68 × 347.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.22x = 351,909.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,909.15/676.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.41

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