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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.53, 1,016.29 and 215.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.53, 1,016.29 and 215.36 is: 323.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.53 : 1,016.29 = 215.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.53/1,016.29 = 215.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.53x = 1,016.29 × 215.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.53x = 218,863.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,863.13/677.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.03

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