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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.34, 1,012.20 and 366.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.34, 1,012.20 and 366.81 is: 550.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.34 : 1,012.20 = 366.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.34/1,012.20 = 366.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.34x = 1,012.20 × 366.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.34x = 371,285.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,285.08/674.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.59

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