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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.14, 1,012.10 and 367.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.14, 1,012.10 and 367.22 is: 549.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.14 : 1,012.10 = 367.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.14/1,012.10 = 367.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.14x = 1,012.10 × 367.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.14x = 371,663.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,663.36/676.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.69

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