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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.27, 1,018.90 and 355.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.27, 1,018.90 and 355.27 is: 532.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.27 : 1,018.90 = 355.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.27/1,018.90 = 355.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.27x = 1,018.90 × 355.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.27x = 361,982.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,982.50/679.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.90

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