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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.49, 1,007.52 and 343.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.49, 1,007.52 and 343.02 is: 513.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.49 : 1,007.52 = 343.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.49/1,007.52 = 343.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.49x = 1,007.52 × 343.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.49x = 345,599.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,599.51/672.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.91

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