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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.62, 1,015.48 and 352.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.62, 1,015.48 and 352.08 is: 528.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.62 : 1,015.48 = 352.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.62/1,015.48 = 352.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.62x = 1,015.48 × 352.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.62x = 357,530.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,530.20/676.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.41

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