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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.67, 1,018.61 and 349.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.67, 1,018.61 and 349.84 is: 525.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.67 : 1,018.61 = 349.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.67/1,018.61 = 349.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.67x = 1,018.61 × 349.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.67x = 356,348.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,348.77/678.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.07

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