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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.16, 1,013.16 and 387.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.16, 1,013.16 and 387.80 is: 581.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.16 : 1,013.16 = 387.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.16/1,013.16 = 387.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.16x = 1,013.16 × 387.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.16x = 392,903.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,903.45/676.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.08

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