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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.42, 1,009.08 and 348.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.42, 1,009.08 and 348.02 is: 522.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.42 : 1,009.08 = 348.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.42/1,009.08 = 348.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.42x = 1,009.08 × 348.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.42x = 351,180.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,180.02/672.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.26

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