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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.58, 1,018.58 and 371.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.58, 1,018.58 and 371.61 is: 556.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.58 : 1,018.58 = 371.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.58/1,018.58 = 371.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.58x = 1,018.58 × 371.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.58x = 378,512.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,512.66/680.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.16

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