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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.96, 1,011.30 and 366.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.96, 1,011.30 and 366.16 is: 549.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.96 : 1,011.30 = 366.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.96/1,011.30 = 366.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.96x = 1,011.30 × 366.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.96x = 370,297.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,297.61/673.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.44

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