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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.18, 1,015.84 and 352.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.18, 1,015.84 and 352.56 is: 528.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.18 : 1,015.84 = 352.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.18/1,015.84 = 352.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.18x = 1,015.84 × 352.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.18x = 358,144.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,144.55/678.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.10

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