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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.27, 1,015.96 and 215.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.27, 1,015.96 and 215.09 is: 322.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.27 : 1,015.96 = 215.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.27/1,015.96 = 215.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.27x = 1,015.96 × 215.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.27x = 218,522.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,522.84/677.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.65

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