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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.32, 1,018.22 and 349.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.32, 1,018.22 and 349.97 is: 524.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.32 : 1,018.22 = 349.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.32/1,018.22 = 349.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.32x = 1,018.22 × 349.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.32x = 356,339.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,339.61/679.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.55

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