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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.74, 1,014.64 and 368.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.74, 1,014.64 and 368.74 is: 552.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.74 : 1,014.64 = 368.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.74/1,014.64 = 368.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.74x = 1,014.64 × 368.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.74x = 374,134.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,134.90/676.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.85

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