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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.68, 1,009.18 and 348.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.68, 1,009.18 and 348.04 is: 522.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.68 : 1,009.18 = 348.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.68/1,009.18 = 348.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.68x = 1,009.18 × 348.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.68x = 351,235.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,235.01/672.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.14

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