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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.24, 1,019.27 and 354.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.24, 1,019.27 and 354.70 is: 532.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.24 : 1,019.27 = 354.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.24/1,019.27 = 354.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.24x = 1,019.27 × 354.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.24x = 361,535.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,535.07/679.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.26

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