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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.42, 1,011.96 and 349

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.42, 1,011.96 and 349 is: 524.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.42 : 1,011.96 = 349 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.42/1,011.96 = 349/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.42x = 1,011.96 × 349
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.42x = 353,174.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,174.04/673.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.45

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