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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.98, 1,007.30 and 347.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.98, 1,007.30 and 347.90 is: 520.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.98 : 1,007.30 = 347.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.98/1,007.30 = 347.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.98x = 1,007.30 × 347.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.98x = 350,439.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,439.67/672.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.73

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