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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.42, 1,014.61 and 370.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.42, 1,014.61 and 370.22 is: 555.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.42 : 1,014.61 = 370.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.42/1,014.61 = 370.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.42x = 1,014.61 × 370.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.42x = 375,623.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,623.84/676.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.32

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