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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.49, 1,015.33 and 347.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.49, 1,015.33 and 347.65 is: 521.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.49 : 1,015.33 = 347.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.49/1,015.33 = 347.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.49x = 1,015.33 × 347.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.49x = 352,977.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,977.74/676.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.78

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