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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.15, 1,014.86 and 368.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.15, 1,014.86 and 368.35 is: 552.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.15 : 1,014.86 = 368.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.15/1,014.86 = 368.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.15x = 1,014.86 × 368.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.15x = 373,822.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,822.06/677.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.05

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