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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.27, 1,010.46 and 377.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.27, 1,010.46 and 377.51 is: 565.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.27 : 1,010.46 = 377.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.27/1,010.46 = 377.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.27x = 1,010.46 × 377.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.27x = 381,458.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,458.75/674.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.74

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