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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.26, 1,017.59 and 353.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.26, 1,017.59 and 353.85 is: 530.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.26 : 1,017.59 = 353.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.26/1,017.59 = 353.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.26x = 1,017.59 × 353.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.26x = 360,072.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,072.45/678.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.88

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