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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.10, 1,015.83 and 368.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.10, 1,015.83 and 368.88 is: 553.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.10 : 1,015.83 = 368.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.10/1,015.83 = 368.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.10x = 1,015.83 × 368.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.10x = 374,719.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,719.37/677.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.42

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