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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.77, 1,008.05 and 363.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.77, 1,008.05 and 363.62 is: 545.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.77 : 1,008.05 = 363.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.77/1,008.05 = 363.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.77x = 1,008.05 × 363.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.77x = 366,542.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,542.10/671.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.64

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