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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.40, 1,017.96 and 370.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.40, 1,017.96 and 370.24 is: 555.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.40 : 1,017.96 = 370.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.40/1,017.96 = 370.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.40x = 1,017.96 × 370.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.40x = 376,889.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,889.51/678.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.56

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