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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.36, 1,016.02 and 215.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.36, 1,016.02 and 215.16 is: 322.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.36 : 1,016.02 = 215.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.36/1,016.02 = 215.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.36x = 1,016.02 × 215.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.36x = 218,606.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,606.86/677.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.73

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