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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.14, 1,016.13 and 369.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.14, 1,016.13 and 369.18 is: 554.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.14 : 1,016.13 = 369.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.14/1,016.13 = 369.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.14x = 1,016.13 × 369.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.14x = 375,140.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,140.07/677.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.01

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