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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.36, 1,016.64 and 369.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.36, 1,016.64 and 369.42 is: 553.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.36 : 1,016.64 = 369.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.36/1,016.64 = 369.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.36x = 1,016.64 × 369.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.36x = 375,567.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,567.15/678.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.64

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