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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.15, 1,009.72 and 365.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.15, 1,009.72 and 365.14 is: 547.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.15 : 1,009.72 = 365.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.15/1,009.72 = 365.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.15x = 1,009.72 × 365.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.15x = 368,694.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,694.72/673.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.72

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