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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.80, 1,015.36 and 352.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.80, 1,015.36 and 352.32 is: 528.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.80 : 1,015.36 = 352.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.80/1,015.36 = 352.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.80x = 1,015.36 × 352.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.80x = 357,731.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,731.64/676.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.56

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