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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.84, 1,005.93 and 346.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.84, 1,005.93 and 346.52 is: 518.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.84 : 1,005.93 = 346.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.84/1,005.93 = 346.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.84x = 1,005.93 × 346.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.84x = 348,569.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,569.83/671.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.83

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