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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.80, 1,016.36 and 353.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.80, 1,016.36 and 353.49 is: 529.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.80 : 1,016.36 = 353.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.80/1,016.36 = 353.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.80x = 1,016.36 × 353.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.80x = 359,273.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,273.10/678.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.28

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