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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.55, 1,015.61 and 352.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.55, 1,015.61 and 352.47 is: 528.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.55 : 1,015.61 = 352.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.55/1,015.61 = 352.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.55x = 1,015.61 × 352.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.55x = 357,970.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,970.29/677.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.33

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