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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.40, 1,016.71 and 349.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.40, 1,016.71 and 349.05 is: 523.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.40 : 1,016.71 = 349.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.40/1,016.71 = 349.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.40x = 1,016.71 × 349.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.40x = 354,885.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,885.57/678.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.12

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