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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.60, 1,014.24 and 352.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.60, 1,014.24 and 352.52 is: 527.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.60 : 1,014.24 = 352.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.60/1,014.24 = 352.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.60x = 1,014.24 × 352.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.60x = 357,539.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,539.88/677.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.66

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