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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.69, 1,012.87 and 363.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.69, 1,012.87 and 363.55 is: 544.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.69 : 1,012.87 = 363.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.69/1,012.87 = 363.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.69x = 1,012.87 × 363.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.69x = 368,228.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,228.89/676.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.16

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