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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.30, 1,016.78 and 369.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.30, 1,016.78 and 369.86 is: 554.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.30 : 1,016.78 = 369.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.30/1,016.78 = 369.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.30x = 1,016.78 × 369.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.30x = 376,059.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,059.32/678.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.41

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