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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.57, 1,017.64 and 370.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.57, 1,017.64 and 370.36 is: 555.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.57 : 1,017.64 = 370.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.57/1,017.64 = 370.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.57x = 1,017.64 × 370.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.57x = 376,893.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,893.15/678.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.42

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