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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.81, 1,012.61 and 366.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.81, 1,012.61 and 366.84 is: 550.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.81 : 1,012.61 = 366.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.81/1,012.61 = 366.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.81x = 1,012.61 × 366.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.81x = 371,465.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,465.85/674.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.47

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