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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.08, 1,008.38 and 348.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.08, 1,008.38 and 348.80 is: 522.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.08 : 1,008.38 = 348.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.08/1,008.38 = 348.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.08x = 1,008.38 × 348.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.08x = 351,722.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,722.94/673.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.56

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