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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.28, 1,018.91 and 355.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.28, 1,018.91 and 355.28 is: 532.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.28 : 1,018.91 = 355.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.28/1,018.91 = 355.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.28x = 1,018.91 × 355.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.28x = 361,991.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,991.47/679.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.91

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