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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.20, 1,010.42 and 366.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.20, 1,010.42 and 366.12 is: 548.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.20 : 1,010.42 = 366.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.20/1,010.42 = 366.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.20x = 1,010.42 × 366.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.20x = 369,934.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,934.97/674.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.70

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