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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.80, 1,013.85 and 368.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.80, 1,013.85 and 368.19 is: 551.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.80 : 1,013.85 = 368.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.80/1,013.85 = 368.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.80x = 1,013.85 × 368.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.80x = 373,289.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,289.43/676.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.55

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