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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.51, 1,015.94 and 348.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.51, 1,015.94 and 348.61 is: 522.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.51 : 1,015.94 = 348.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.51/1,015.94 = 348.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.51x = 1,015.94 × 348.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.51x = 354,162.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,162.56/677.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.75

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