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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.94, 1,011.90 and 366.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.94, 1,011.90 and 366.73 is: 549.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.94 : 1,011.90 = 366.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.94/1,011.90 = 366.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.94x = 1,011.90 × 366.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.94x = 371,094.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,094.09/674.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.82

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