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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.20, 1,009.08 and 344.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.20, 1,009.08 and 344.52 is: 516.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.20 : 1,009.08 = 344.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.20/1,009.08 = 344.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.20x = 1,009.08 × 344.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.20x = 347,648.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,648.24/673.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.41

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