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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.60, 1,014.56 and 352.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.60, 1,014.56 and 352.28 is: 527.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.60 : 1,014.56 = 352.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.60/1,014.56 = 352.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.60x = 1,014.56 × 352.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.60x = 357,409.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,409.20/677.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.46

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