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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.82, 1,008.91 and 348.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.82, 1,008.91 and 348.50 is: 521.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.82 : 1,008.91 = 348.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.82/1,008.91 = 348.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.82x = 1,008.91 × 348.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.82x = 351,606.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,606.13/673.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.81

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