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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.09, 1,015.97 and 368.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.09, 1,015.97 and 368.17 is: 553.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.09 : 1,015.97 = 368.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.09/1,015.97 = 368.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.09x = 1,015.97 × 368.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.09x = 374,049.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,049.67/676.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.25

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