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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.18, 1,009.32 and 343.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.18, 1,009.32 and 343.72 is: 515.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.18 : 1,009.32 = 343.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.18/1,009.32 = 343.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.18x = 1,009.32 × 343.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.18x = 346,923.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,923.47/673.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.35

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