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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.33, 1,006.74 and 346.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.33, 1,006.74 and 346.98 is: 519.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.33 : 1,006.74 = 346.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.33/1,006.74 = 346.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.33x = 1,006.74 × 346.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.33x = 349,318.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,318.65/672.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.56

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