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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.34, 1,016.16 and 215.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.34, 1,016.16 and 215.26 is: 322.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.34 : 1,016.16 = 215.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.34/1,016.16 = 215.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.34x = 1,016.16 × 215.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.34x = 218,738.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,738.60/677.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.94

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