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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.20, 1,016.34 and 352.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.20, 1,016.34 and 352.68 is: 529.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.20 : 1,016.34 = 352.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.20/1,016.34 = 352.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.20x = 1,016.34 × 352.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.20x = 358,442.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,442.79/677.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.30

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