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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.81, 1,014.53 and 368.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.81, 1,014.53 and 368.35 is: 552.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.81 : 1,014.53 = 368.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.81/1,014.53 = 368.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.81x = 1,014.53 × 368.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.81x = 373,697.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,697.75/676.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.15

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