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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.44, 1,013.96 and 367.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.44, 1,013.96 and 367.64 is: 551.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.44 : 1,013.96 = 367.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.44/1,013.96 = 367.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.44x = 1,013.96 × 367.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.44x = 372,772.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,772.25/676.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.08

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