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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.78, 1,006.76 and 363.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.78, 1,006.76 and 363.78 is: 545.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.78 : 1,006.76 = 363.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.78/1,006.76 = 363.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.78x = 1,006.76 × 363.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.78x = 366,239.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,239.15/671.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.18

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