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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.10, 1,013.10 and 382.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.10, 1,013.10 and 382.60 is: 574.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.10 : 1,013.10 = 382.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.10/1,013.10 = 382.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.10x = 1,013.10 × 382.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.10x = 387,612.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,612.06/675.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.16

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