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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.85, 1,014.66 and 351.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.85, 1,014.66 and 351.23 is: 526.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.85 : 1,014.66 = 351.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.85/1,014.66 = 351.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.85x = 1,014.66 × 351.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.85x = 356,379.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,379.03/676.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.53

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