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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.01, 1,012.57 and 382.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.01, 1,012.57 and 382.86 is: 573.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.01 : 1,012.57 = 382.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.01/1,012.57 = 382.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.01x = 1,012.57 × 382.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.01x = 387,671.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,671.59/676.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.47

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