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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.76, 1,016.72 and 335.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.76, 1,016.72 and 335.68 is: 503.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.76 : 1,016.72 = 335.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.76/1,016.72 = 335.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.76x = 1,016.72 × 335.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.76x = 341,292.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,292.57/677.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.56

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