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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.38, 1,017.45 and 370.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.38, 1,017.45 and 370.77 is: 555.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.38 : 1,017.45 = 370.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.38/1,017.45 = 370.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.38x = 1,017.45 × 370.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.38x = 377,239.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,239.94/679.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.27

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