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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.72, 1,014.87 and 351.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.72, 1,014.87 and 351.91 is: 527.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.72 : 1,014.87 = 351.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.72/1,014.87 = 351.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.72x = 1,014.87 × 351.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.72x = 357,140.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,140.36/676.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.75

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