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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.68, 1,011.36 and 349.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.68, 1,011.36 and 349.68 is: 524.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.68 : 1,011.36 = 349.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.68/1,011.36 = 349.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.68x = 1,011.36 × 349.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.68x = 353,652.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,652.36/673.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.96

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