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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.83, 1,018.38 and 354.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.83, 1,018.38 and 354.11 is: 531.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.83 : 1,018.38 = 354.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.83/1,018.38 = 354.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.83x = 1,018.38 × 354.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.83x = 360,613.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,613.45/678.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.23

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