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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.49, 1,013.89 and 363.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.49, 1,013.89 and 363.37 is: 544.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.49 : 1,013.89 = 363.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.49/1,013.89 = 363.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.49x = 1,013.89 × 363.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.49x = 368,414.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,414.38/676.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.60

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