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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.58, 1,010.62 and 348.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.58, 1,010.62 and 348.74 is: 523.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.58 : 1,010.62 = 348.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.58/1,010.62 = 348.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.58x = 1,010.62 × 348.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.58x = 352,443.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,443.62/673.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.24

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