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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.10, 1,018.31 and 370.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.10, 1,018.31 and 370.56 is: 556.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.10 : 1,018.31 = 370.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.10/1,018.31 = 370.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.10x = 1,018.31 × 370.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.10x = 377,344.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,344.95/678.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.47

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