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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673, 1,008.42 and 347.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673, 1,008.42 and 347.96 is: 521.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673 : 1,008.42 = 347.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673/1,008.42 = 347.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673x = 1,008.42 × 347.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673x = 350,889.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,889.82/673
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.38

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