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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.60, 1,015.14 and 352.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.60, 1,015.14 and 352.24 is: 528.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.60 : 1,015.14 = 352.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.60/1,015.14 = 352.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.60x = 1,015.14 × 352.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.60x = 357,572.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,572.91/676.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.48

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