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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.20, 1,016.40 and 353.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.20, 1,016.40 and 353.48 is: 529.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.20 : 1,016.40 = 353.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.20/1,016.40 = 353.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.20x = 1,016.40 × 353.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.20x = 359,277.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,277.07/678.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.75

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