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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.83, 1,014.63 and 352.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.83, 1,014.63 and 352.42 is: 528.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.83 : 1,014.63 = 352.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.83/1,014.63 = 352.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.83x = 1,014.63 × 352.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.83x = 357,575.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,575.90/676.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.31

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