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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.57, 1,007.40 and 348.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.57, 1,007.40 and 348.15 is: 521.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.57 : 1,007.40 = 348.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.57/1,007.40 = 348.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.57x = 1,007.40 × 348.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.57x = 350,726.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,726.31/672.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.47

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