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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.48, 1,017.80 and 353.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.48, 1,017.80 and 353.76 is: 530.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.48 : 1,017.80 = 353.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.48/1,017.80 = 353.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.48x = 1,017.80 × 353.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.48x = 360,056.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,056.93/678.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.68

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