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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.24, 1,017.17 and 353.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.24, 1,017.17 and 353.44 is: 530.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.24 : 1,017.17 = 353.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.24/1,017.17 = 353.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.24x = 1,017.17 × 353.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.24x = 359,508.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,508.56/678.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.06

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