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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.89, 1,011.49 and 361.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.89, 1,011.49 and 361.76 is: 542.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.89 : 1,011.49 = 361.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.89/1,011.49 = 361.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.89x = 1,011.49 × 361.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.89x = 365,920.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,920.82/674.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.19

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