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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.31, 1,015.01 and 351.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.31, 1,015.01 and 351.77 is: 527.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.31 : 1,015.01 = 351.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.31/1,015.01 = 351.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.31x = 1,015.01 × 351.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.31x = 357,050.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,050.07/676.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.94

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