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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.02, 1,013.60 and 367.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.02, 1,013.60 and 367.32 is: 550.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.02 : 1,013.60 = 367.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.02/1,013.60 = 367.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.02x = 1,013.60 × 367.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.02x = 372,315.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,315.55/676.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.75

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