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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.78, 1,015.97 and 369.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.78, 1,015.97 and 369.55 is: 553.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.78 : 1,015.97 = 369.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.78/1,015.97 = 369.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.78x = 1,015.97 × 369.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.78x = 375,451.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,451.71/677.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.94

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