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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.57, 1,007.64 and 348.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.57, 1,007.64 and 348.30 is: 521.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.57 : 1,007.64 = 348.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.57/1,007.64 = 348.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.57x = 1,007.64 × 348.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.57x = 350,961.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,961.01/672.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.82

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