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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.77, 1,018.25 and 355.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.77, 1,018.25 and 355.37 is: 532.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.77 : 1,018.25 = 355.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.77/1,018.25 = 355.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.77x = 1,018.25 × 355.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.77x = 361,848.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,848.63/679.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.31

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