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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.61, 1,015.19 and 368.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.61, 1,015.19 and 368.67 is: 553.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.61 : 1,015.19 = 368.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.61/1,015.19 = 368.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.61x = 1,015.19 × 368.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.61x = 374,268.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,268.25/676.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.16

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