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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.37, 1,014.08 and 368.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.37, 1,014.08 and 368.37 is: 552.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.37 : 1,014.08 = 368.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.37/1,014.08 = 368.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.37x = 1,014.08 × 368.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.37x = 373,554.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,554.81/676.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.30

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