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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.49, 1,017.26 and 370.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.49, 1,017.26 and 370.49 is: 555.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.49 : 1,017.26 = 370.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.49/1,017.26 = 370.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.49x = 1,017.26 × 370.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.49x = 376,884.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,884.66/678.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.48

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