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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.02, 1,009.68 and 348.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.02, 1,009.68 and 348.94 is: 522.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.02 : 1,009.68 = 348.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.02/1,009.68 = 348.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.02x = 1,009.68 × 348.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.02x = 352,317.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,317.74/674.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.71

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