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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.78, 1,015.26 and 384.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.78, 1,015.26 and 384.37 is: 576.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.78 : 1,015.26 = 384.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.78/1,015.26 = 384.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.78x = 1,015.26 × 384.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.78x = 390,235.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,235.49/676.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.61

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