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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.58, 1,018.58 and 371.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.58, 1,018.58 and 371.05 is: 556.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.58 : 1,018.58 = 371.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.58/1,018.58 = 371.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.58x = 1,018.58 × 371.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.58x = 377,939.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,939.71/678.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.96

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