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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.58, 1,014.50 and 347.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.58, 1,014.50 and 347.38 is: 520.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.58 : 1,014.50 = 347.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.58/1,014.50 = 347.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.58x = 1,014.50 × 347.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.58x = 352,417.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,417.01/676.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.88

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