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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.98, 1,016.15 and 353.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.98, 1,016.15 and 353.07 is: 529.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.98 : 1,016.15 = 353.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.98/1,016.15 = 353.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.98x = 1,016.15 × 353.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.98x = 358,770.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,770.32/676.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.96

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