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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.60, 1,015.20 and 368.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.60, 1,015.20 and 368.68 is: 553.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.60 : 1,015.20 = 368.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.60/1,015.20 = 368.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.60x = 1,015.20 × 368.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.60x = 374,283.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,283.94/676.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.18

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