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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.26, 1,016.09 and 352.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.26, 1,016.09 and 352.85 is: 529.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.26 : 1,016.09 = 352.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.26/1,016.09 = 352.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.26x = 1,016.09 × 352.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.26x = 358,525.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,525.59/677.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.38

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