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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.01, 1,013.97 and 367.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.01, 1,013.97 and 367.78 is: 551.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.01 : 1,013.97 = 367.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.01/1,013.97 = 367.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.01x = 1,013.97 × 367.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.01x = 372,917.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,917.89/676.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.65

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