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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.96, 1,014.96 and 368.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.96, 1,014.96 and 368.96 is: 553.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.96 : 1,014.96 = 368.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.96/1,014.96 = 368.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.96x = 1,014.96 × 368.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.96x = 374,475.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,475.95/676.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.17

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