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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.72, 1,009.86 and 365.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.72, 1,009.86 and 365.50 is: 547.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.72 : 1,009.86 = 365.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.72/1,009.86 = 365.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.72x = 1,009.86 × 365.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.72x = 369,103.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,103.83/673.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.86

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