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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.18, 1,011.15 and 385.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.18, 1,011.15 and 385.74 is: 577.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.18 : 1,011.15 = 385.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.18/1,011.15 = 385.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.18x = 1,011.15 × 385.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.18x = 390,041.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,041.00/675.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.68

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