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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.01, 1,009.52 and 348.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.01, 1,009.52 and 348.47 is: 522.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.01 : 1,009.52 = 348.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.01/1,009.52 = 348.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.01x = 1,009.52 × 348.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.01x = 351,787.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,787.43/673.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.71

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