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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.30, 1,015.62 and 352.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.30, 1,015.62 and 352.99 is: 528.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.30 : 1,015.62 = 352.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.30/1,015.62 = 352.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.30x = 1,015.62 × 352.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.30x = 358,503.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,503.70/678.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.53

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