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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.08, 1,009.36 and 348.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.08, 1,009.36 and 348.73 is: 522.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.08 : 1,009.36 = 348.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.08/1,009.36 = 348.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.08x = 1,009.36 × 348.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.08x = 351,994.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,994.11/674.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.18

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