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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.51, 1,012.22 and 366.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.51, 1,012.22 and 366.45 is: 549.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.51 : 1,012.22 = 366.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.51/1,012.22 = 366.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.51x = 1,012.22 × 366.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.51x = 370,926.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,926.19/674.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.92

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