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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.20, 1,014.91 and 369.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.20, 1,014.91 and 369.13 is: 553.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.20 : 1,014.91 = 369.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.20/1,014.91 = 369.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.20x = 1,014.91 × 369.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.20x = 374,633.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,633.73/677.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.21

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