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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.74, 1,009.40 and 364.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.74, 1,009.40 and 364.81 is: 547.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.74 : 1,009.40 = 364.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.74/1,009.40 = 364.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.74x = 1,009.40 × 364.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.74x = 368,239.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,239.21/672.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.37

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