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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.30, 1,010.02 and 348.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.30, 1,010.02 and 348.68 is: 522.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.30 : 1,010.02 = 348.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.30/1,010.02 = 348.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.30x = 1,010.02 × 348.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.30x = 352,173.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,173.77/674.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.28

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