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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.90, 1,015.35 and 352.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.90, 1,015.35 and 352.18 is: 528.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.90 : 1,015.35 = 352.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.90/1,015.35 = 352.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.90x = 1,015.35 × 352.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.90x = 357,585.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,585.96/676.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.27

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