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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.10, 1,008.99 and 349.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.10, 1,008.99 and 349.02 is: 522.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.10 : 1,008.99 = 349.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.10/1,008.99 = 349.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.10x = 1,008.99 × 349.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.10x = 352,157.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,157.69/674.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.41

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