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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.33, 1,013.88 and 351.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.33, 1,013.88 and 351.32 is: 526.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.33 : 1,013.88 = 351.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.33/1,013.88 = 351.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.33x = 1,013.88 × 351.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.33x = 356,196.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,196.32/676.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.66

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