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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.36, 1,011.81 and 366.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.36, 1,011.81 and 366.42 is: 549.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.36 : 1,011.81 = 366.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.36/1,011.81 = 366.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.36x = 1,011.81 × 366.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.36x = 370,747.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,747.42/674.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.78

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