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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.27, 1,011.96 and 378.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.27, 1,011.96 and 378.51 is: 567.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.27 : 1,011.96 = 378.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.27/1,011.96 = 378.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.27x = 1,011.96 × 378.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.27x = 383,036.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,036.98/675.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.24

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