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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.81, 1,015.77 and 352.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.81, 1,015.77 and 352.27 is: 528.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.81 : 1,015.77 = 352.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.81/1,015.77 = 352.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.81x = 1,015.77 × 352.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.81x = 357,825.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,825.30/676.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.69

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