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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.66, 1,012.16 and 366.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.66, 1,012.16 and 366.43 is: 549.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.66 : 1,012.16 = 366.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.66/1,012.16 = 366.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.66x = 1,012.16 × 366.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.66x = 370,881.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,881.43/674.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.73

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