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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.21, 1,008.60 and 348.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.21, 1,008.60 and 348.20 is: 521.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.21 : 1,008.60 = 348.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.21/1,008.60 = 348.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.21x = 1,008.60 × 348.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.21x = 351,193.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,193.91/673.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.67

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