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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.58, 1,012.05 and 366.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.58, 1,012.05 and 366.72 is: 550.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.58 : 1,012.05 = 366.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.58/1,012.05 = 366.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.58x = 1,012.05 × 366.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.58x = 371,138.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,138.98/674.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.18

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