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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.60, 1,015.78 and 352.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.60, 1,015.78 and 352.20 is: 528.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.60 : 1,015.78 = 352.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.60/1,015.78 = 352.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.60x = 1,015.78 × 352.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.60x = 357,757.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,757.72/676.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.76

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