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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.43, 1,011.93 and 366.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.43, 1,011.93 and 366.50 is: 549.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.43 : 1,011.93 = 366.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.43/1,011.93 = 366.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.43x = 1,011.93 × 366.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.43x = 370,872.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,872.35/674.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.90

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