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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.92, 1,015.08 and 368.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.92, 1,015.08 and 368.88 is: 553.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.92 : 1,015.08 = 368.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.92/1,015.08 = 368.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.92x = 1,015.08 × 368.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.92x = 374,442.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,442.71/676.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.16

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