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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.43, 1,015.17 and 347.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.43, 1,015.17 and 347.35 is: 521.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.43 : 1,015.17 = 347.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.43/1,015.17 = 347.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.43x = 1,015.17 × 347.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.43x = 352,620.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,620.26/676.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.30

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