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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.07, 1,016.37 and 353.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.07, 1,016.37 and 353.47 is: 529.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.07 : 1,016.37 = 353.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.07/1,016.37 = 353.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.07x = 1,016.37 × 353.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.07x = 359,256.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,256.30/678.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.82

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