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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.44, 1,014.88 and 352.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.44, 1,014.88 and 352.03 is: 528.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.44 : 1,014.88 = 352.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.44/1,014.88 = 352.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.44x = 1,014.88 × 352.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.44x = 357,268.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,268.21/676.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.16

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