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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.50, 1,009.65 and 348.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.50, 1,009.65 and 348.19 is: 521.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.50 : 1,009.65 = 348.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.50/1,009.65 = 348.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.50x = 1,009.65 × 348.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.50x = 351,550.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,550.03/673.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.97

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