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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.61, 1,017.43 and 349.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.61, 1,017.43 and 349.65 is: 524.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.61 : 1,017.43 = 349.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.61/1,017.43 = 349.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.61x = 1,017.43 × 349.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.61x = 355,744.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,744.40/678.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.23

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