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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.11, 1,017.05 and 370.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.11, 1,017.05 and 370.20 is: 554.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.11 : 1,017.05 = 370.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.11/1,017.05 = 370.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.11x = 1,017.05 × 370.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.11x = 376,510.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,510.06/679.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.42

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