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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.42, 1,016.55 and 354.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.42, 1,016.55 and 354.42 is: 531.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.42 : 1,016.55 = 354.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.42/1,016.55 = 354.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.42x = 1,016.55 × 354.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.42x = 360,285.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,285.65/678.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.07

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