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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.33, 1,016.59 and 348.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.33, 1,016.59 and 348.49 is: 523.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.33 : 1,016.59 = 348.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.33/1,016.59 = 348.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.33x = 1,016.59 × 348.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.33x = 354,271.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,271.45/677.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.04

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