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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.43, 1,016.96 and 353.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.43, 1,016.96 and 353.11 is: 529.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.43 : 1,016.96 = 353.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.43/1,016.96 = 353.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.43x = 1,016.96 × 353.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.43x = 359,096.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,096.34/678.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.31

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