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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.18, 1,014.35 and 351.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.18, 1,014.35 and 351.56 is: 526.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.18 : 1,014.35 = 351.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.18/1,014.35 = 351.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.18x = 1,014.35 × 351.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.18x = 356,598.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,598.06/677.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.60

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