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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.13, 1,015.19 and 363.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.13, 1,015.19 and 363.95 is: 545.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.13 : 1,015.19 = 363.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.13/1,015.19 = 363.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.13x = 1,015.19 × 363.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.13x = 369,473.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,473.41/677.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.64

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