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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.84, 1,014.78 and 368.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.84, 1,014.78 and 368.44 is: 552.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.84 : 1,014.78 = 368.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.84/1,014.78 = 368.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.84x = 1,014.78 × 368.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.84x = 373,885.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,885.54/676.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.40

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