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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.50, 1,017.01 and 385.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.50, 1,017.01 and 385.62 is: 578.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.50 : 1,017.01 = 385.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.50/1,017.01 = 385.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.50x = 1,017.01 × 385.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.50x = 392,179.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,179.40/678.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.01

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