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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.78, 1,017.02 and 369.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.78, 1,017.02 and 369.90 is: 554.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.78 : 1,017.02 = 369.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.78/1,017.02 = 369.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.78x = 1,017.02 × 369.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.78x = 376,195.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,195.70/678.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.22

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