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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.80, 1,017.32 and 354.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.80, 1,017.32 and 354.39 is: 531.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.80 : 1,017.32 = 354.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.80/1,017.32 = 354.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.80x = 1,017.32 × 354.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.80x = 360,526.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,526.26/678.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.13

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