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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.49, 1,015.76 and 369.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.49, 1,015.76 and 369.49 is: 553.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.49 : 1,015.76 = 369.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.49/1,015.76 = 369.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.49x = 1,015.76 × 369.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.49x = 375,313.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,313.16/677.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.98

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