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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.55, 1,016.30 and 369.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.55, 1,016.30 and 369.32 is: 553.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.55 : 1,016.30 = 369.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.55/1,016.30 = 369.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.55x = 1,016.30 × 369.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.55x = 375,343.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,343.38/677.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.97

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