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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.87, 1,011.83 and 366.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.87, 1,011.83 and 366.86 is: 550.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.87 : 1,011.83 = 366.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.87/1,011.83 = 366.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.87x = 1,011.83 × 366.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.87x = 371,200.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,200.65/674.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.04

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