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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.63, 1,016.60 and 348.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.63, 1,016.60 and 348.44 is: 522.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.63 : 1,016.60 = 348.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.63/1,016.60 = 348.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.63x = 1,016.60 × 348.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.63x = 354,221.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,221.09/677.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.74

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