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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.91, 1,017.21 and 352.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.91, 1,017.21 and 352.55 is: 529.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.91 : 1,017.21 = 352.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.91/1,017.21 = 352.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.91x = 1,017.21 × 352.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.91x = 358,617.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,617.39/676.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.79

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