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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.89, 1,015.92 and 352.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.89, 1,015.92 and 352.60 is: 528.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.89 : 1,015.92 = 352.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.89/1,015.92 = 352.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.89x = 1,015.92 × 352.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.89x = 358,213.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,213.39/677.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.42

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