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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.94, 1,015.41 and 388.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.94, 1,015.41 and 388.17 is: 582.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.94 : 1,015.41 = 388.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.94/1,015.41 = 388.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.94x = 1,015.41 × 388.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.94x = 394,151.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,151.70/676.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.26

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