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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.26, 1,016.67 and 370.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.26, 1,016.67 and 370.34 is: 554.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.26 : 1,016.67 = 370.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.26/1,016.67 = 370.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.26x = 1,016.67 × 370.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.26x = 376,517.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,517.50/679.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.31

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