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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.28, 1,014.73 and 351.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.28, 1,014.73 and 351.88 is: 527.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.28 : 1,014.73 = 351.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.28/1,014.73 = 351.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.28x = 1,014.73 × 351.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.28x = 357,059.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,059.78/676.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.97

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