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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.36, 1,017.36 and 353.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.36, 1,017.36 and 353.68 is: 529.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.36 : 1,017.36 = 353.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.36/1,017.36 = 353.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.36x = 1,017.36 × 353.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.36x = 359,819.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,819.88/679.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.65

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