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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.79, 1,010.39 and 365.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.79, 1,010.39 and 365.19 is: 546.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.79 : 1,010.39 = 365.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.79/1,010.39 = 365.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.79x = 1,010.39 × 365.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.79x = 368,985.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,985.24/674.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.81

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