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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.43, 1,011.02 and 349.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.43, 1,011.02 and 349.02 is: 523.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.43 : 1,011.02 = 349.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.43/1,011.02 = 349.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.43x = 1,011.02 × 349.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.43x = 352,864.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,864.46/673.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.98

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