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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.96, 1,013.52 and 367.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.96, 1,013.52 and 367.05 is: 550.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.96 : 1,013.52 = 367.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.96/1,013.52 = 367.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.96x = 1,013.52 × 367.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.96x = 372,012.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,012.52/675.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.35

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