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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.74, 1,017.14 and 369.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.74, 1,017.14 and 369.92 is: 554.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.74 : 1,017.14 = 369.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.74/1,017.14 = 369.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.74x = 1,017.14 × 369.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.74x = 376,260.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,260.43/678.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.35

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