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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.08, 1,007.87 and 347.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.08, 1,007.87 and 347.73 is: 520.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.08 : 1,007.87 = 347.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.08/1,007.87 = 347.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.08x = 1,007.87 × 347.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.08x = 350,464.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,464.90/673.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.69

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