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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.94, 1,011.02 and 344.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.94, 1,011.02 and 344.82 is: 517.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.94 : 1,011.02 = 344.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.94/1,011.02 = 344.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.94x = 1,011.02 × 344.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.94x = 348,618.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,618.19/673.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.29

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