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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.10, 1,016.54 and 370.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.10, 1,016.54 and 370.10 is: 554.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.10 : 1,016.54 = 370.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.10/1,016.54 = 370.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.10x = 1,016.54 × 370.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.10x = 376,221.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,221.45/678.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.82

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