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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.09, 1,009.42 and 348.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.09, 1,009.42 and 348.41 is: 522.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.09 : 1,009.42 = 348.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.09/1,009.42 = 348.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.09x = 1,009.42 × 348.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.09x = 351,692.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,692.02/673.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.50

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