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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.72, 1,015.08 and 351.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.72, 1,015.08 and 351.64 is: 527.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.72 : 1,015.08 = 351.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.72/1,015.08 = 351.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.72x = 1,015.08 × 351.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.72x = 356,942.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,942.73/676.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.46

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