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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.66, 1,015.16 and 368.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.66, 1,015.16 and 368.43 is: 552.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.66 : 1,015.16 = 368.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.66/1,015.16 = 368.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.66x = 1,015.16 × 368.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.66x = 374,015.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,015.40/676.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.74

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