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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.57, 1,012.64 and 367.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.57, 1,012.64 and 367.65 is: 550.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.57 : 1,012.64 = 367.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.57/1,012.64 = 367.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.57x = 1,012.64 × 367.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.57x = 372,297.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,297.10/676.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.28

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