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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.89, 1,014.42 and 351.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.89, 1,014.42 and 351.60 is: 526.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.89 : 1,014.42 = 351.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.89/1,014.42 = 351.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.89x = 1,014.42 × 351.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.89x = 356,670.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,670.07/676.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.92

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