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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.23, 1,016.76 and 293.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.23, 1,016.76 and 293.75 is: 440.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.23 : 1,016.76 = 293.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.23/1,016.76 = 293.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.23x = 1,016.76 × 293.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.23x = 298,673.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,673.25/678.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.37

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