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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.76, 1,015.18 and 214.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.76, 1,015.18 and 214.53 is: 321.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.76 : 1,015.18 = 214.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.76/1,015.18 = 214.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.76x = 1,015.18 × 214.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.76x = 217,786.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,786.57/676.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.81

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