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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.28, 1,011.71 and 349.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.28, 1,011.71 and 349.88 is: 524.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.28 : 1,011.71 = 349.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.28/1,011.71 = 349.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.28x = 1,011.71 × 349.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.28x = 353,977.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,977.09/674.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.97

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