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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.60, 1,008.90 and 348.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.60, 1,008.90 and 348.06 is: 522.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.60 : 1,008.90 = 348.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.60/1,008.90 = 348.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.60x = 1,008.90 × 348.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.60x = 351,157.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,157.73/672.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.09

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