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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.76, 1,017.30 and 353.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.76, 1,017.30 and 353.34 is: 530.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.76 : 1,017.30 = 353.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.76/1,017.30 = 353.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.76x = 1,017.30 × 353.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.76x = 359,452.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,452.78/677.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.35

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