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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.74, 1,006.32 and 363.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.74, 1,006.32 and 363.18 is: 544.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.74 : 1,006.32 = 363.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.74/1,006.32 = 363.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.74x = 1,006.32 × 363.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.74x = 365,480.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,480.43/671.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.08

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