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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.55, 1,014.32 and 368.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.55, 1,014.32 and 368.11 is: 552.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.55 : 1,014.32 = 368.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.55/1,014.32 = 368.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.55x = 1,014.32 × 368.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.55x = 373,381.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,381.34/675.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.71

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