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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.05, 1,018.00 and 349.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.05, 1,018.00 and 349.62 is: 524.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.05 : 1,018.00 = 349.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.05/1,018.00 = 349.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.05x = 1,018.00 × 349.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.05x = 355,909.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,909.78/679.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.13

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