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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.42, 1,009.58 and 348.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.42, 1,009.58 and 348.88 is: 523.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.42 : 1,009.58 = 348.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.42/1,009.58 = 348.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.42x = 1,009.58 × 348.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.42x = 352,222.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,222.27/673.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.04

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