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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.76, 1,016.68 and 215.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.76, 1,016.68 and 215.52 is: 323.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.76 : 1,016.68 = 215.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.76/1,016.68 = 215.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.76x = 1,016.68 × 215.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.76x = 219,114.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,114.87/677.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.29

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