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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678, 1,015.92 and 352.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678, 1,015.92 and 352.96 is: 528.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678 : 1,015.92 = 352.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678/1,015.92 = 352.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678x = 1,015.92 × 352.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678x = 358,579.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,579.12/678
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.88

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