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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.30, 1,018.27 and 370.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.30, 1,018.27 and 370.86 is: 555.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.30 : 1,018.27 = 370.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.30/1,018.27 = 370.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.30x = 1,018.27 × 370.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.30x = 377,635.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,635.61/679.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.92

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