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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.62, 1,016.88 and 370.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.62, 1,016.88 and 370.16 is: 554.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.62 : 1,016.88 = 370.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.62/1,016.88 = 370.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.62x = 1,016.88 × 370.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.62x = 376,408.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,408.30/678.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.67

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