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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.83, 1,017.34 and 348.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.83, 1,017.34 and 348.99 is: 523.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.83 : 1,017.34 = 348.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.83/1,017.34 = 348.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.83x = 1,017.34 × 348.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.83x = 355,041.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,041.49/677.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.79

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