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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.89, 1,014.41 and 351.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.89, 1,014.41 and 351.59 is: 526.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.89 : 1,014.41 = 351.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.89/1,014.41 = 351.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.89x = 1,014.41 × 351.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.89x = 356,652.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,652.22/676.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.90

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