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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.83, 1,012.52 and 366.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.83, 1,012.52 and 366.31 is: 549.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.83 : 1,012.52 = 366.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.83/1,012.52 = 366.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.83x = 1,012.52 × 366.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.83x = 370,894.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,894.59/674.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.61

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