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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.76, 1,014.82 and 352.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.76, 1,014.82 and 352.04 is: 527.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.76 : 1,014.82 = 352.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.76/1,014.82 = 352.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.76x = 1,014.82 × 352.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.76x = 357,251.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,251.28/676.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.89

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