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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.80, 1,017.39 and 349.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.80, 1,017.39 and 349.90 is: 524.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.80 : 1,017.39 = 349.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.80/1,017.39 = 349.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.80x = 1,017.39 × 349.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.80x = 355,979.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,979.67/678.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.42

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