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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.65, 1,014.24 and 383.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.65, 1,014.24 and 383.15 is: 575.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.65 : 1,014.24 = 383.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.65/1,014.24 = 383.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.65x = 1,014.24 × 383.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.65x = 388,606.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,606.06/675.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.16

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