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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.89, 1,016.84 and 352.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.89, 1,016.84 and 352.90 is: 529.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.89 : 1,016.84 = 352.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.89/1,016.84 = 352.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.89x = 1,016.84 × 352.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.89x = 358,842.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,842.84/677.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.35

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