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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.02, 1,010.58 and 345.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.02, 1,010.58 and 345.16 is: 517.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.02 : 1,010.58 = 345.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.02/1,010.58 = 345.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.02x = 1,010.58 × 345.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.02x = 348,811.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,811.79/674.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.51

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