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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.80, 1,014.03 and 367.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.80, 1,014.03 and 367.97 is: 551.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.80 : 1,014.03 = 367.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.80/1,014.03 = 367.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.80x = 1,014.03 × 367.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.80x = 373,127.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,127.55/676.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.31

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