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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.54, 1,009.12 and 363.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.54, 1,009.12 and 363.62 is: 546.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.54 : 1,009.12 = 363.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.54/1,009.12 = 363.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.54x = 1,009.12 × 363.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.54x = 366,936.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,936.21/671.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.41

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