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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.82, 1,011.42 and 366.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.82, 1,011.42 and 366.66 is: 549.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.82 : 1,011.42 = 366.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.82/1,011.42 = 366.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.82x = 1,011.42 × 366.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.82x = 370,847.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,847.26/674.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.55

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