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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.99, 1,017.67 and 350.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.99, 1,017.67 and 350.09 is: 524.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.99 : 1,017.67 = 350.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.99/1,017.67 = 350.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.99x = 1,017.67 × 350.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.99x = 356,271.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,271.00/678.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.71

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