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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.29, 1,017.86 and 353.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.29, 1,017.86 and 353.88 is: 531.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.29 : 1,017.86 = 353.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.29/1,017.86 = 353.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.29x = 1,017.86 × 353.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.29x = 360,198.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,198.53/678.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.04

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