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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.29, 1,016.24 and 369.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.29, 1,016.24 and 369.04 is: 553.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.29 : 1,016.24 = 369.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.29/1,016.24 = 369.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.29x = 1,016.24 × 369.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.29x = 375,033.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,033.21/677.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.73

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