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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.34, 1,016.04 and 352.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.34, 1,016.04 and 352.92 is: 529.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.34 : 1,016.04 = 352.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.34/1,016.04 = 352.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.34x = 1,016.04 × 352.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.34x = 358,580.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,580.84/677.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.40

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