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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.92, 1,013.94 and 367.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.92, 1,013.94 and 367.76 is: 551.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.92 : 1,013.94 = 367.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.92/1,013.94 = 367.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.92x = 1,013.94 × 367.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.92x = 372,886.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,886.57/675.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.67

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