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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.84, 1,009.98 and 348.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.84, 1,009.98 and 348.48 is: 523.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.84 : 1,009.98 = 348.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.84/1,009.98 = 348.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.84x = 1,009.98 × 348.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.84x = 351,957.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,957.83/672.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.09

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