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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.20, 1,008.59 and 343.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.20, 1,008.59 and 343.76 is: 515.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.20 : 1,008.59 = 343.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.20/1,008.59 = 343.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.20x = 1,008.59 × 343.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.20x = 346,716.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,716.28/673.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.03

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