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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.40, 1,018.21 and 350.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.40, 1,018.21 and 350.05 is: 524.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.40 : 1,018.21 = 350.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.40/1,018.21 = 350.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.40x = 1,018.21 × 350.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.40x = 356,424.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,424.41/679.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.62

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