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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.30, 1,016.10 and 369.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.30, 1,016.10 and 369.69 is: 553.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.30 : 1,016.10 = 369.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.30/1,016.10 = 369.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.30x = 1,016.10 × 369.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.30x = 375,642.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,642.01/678.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.80

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