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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.72, 1,013.90 and 366.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.72, 1,013.90 and 366.80 is: 551.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.72 : 1,013.90 = 366.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.72/1,013.90 = 366.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.72x = 1,013.90 × 366.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.72x = 371,894.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,894.37/674.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.19

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