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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.89, 1,015.47 and 352.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.89, 1,015.47 and 352.35 is: 528.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.89 : 1,015.47 = 352.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.89/1,015.47 = 352.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.89x = 1,015.47 × 352.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.89x = 357,800.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,800.85/676.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.60

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