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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.69, 1,010.59 and 349.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.69, 1,010.59 and 349.12 is: 523.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.69 : 1,010.59 = 349.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.69/1,010.59 = 349.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.69x = 1,010.59 × 349.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.69x = 352,810.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,810.38/673.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.70

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