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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.94, 1,009.74 and 347.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.94, 1,009.74 and 347.58 is: 522.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.94 : 1,009.74 = 347.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.94/1,009.74 = 347.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.94x = 1,009.74 × 347.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.94x = 350,965.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,965.43/671.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.32

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