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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.31, 1,012.01 and 349.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.31, 1,012.01 and 349.77 is: 524.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.31 : 1,012.01 = 349.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.31/1,012.01 = 349.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.31x = 1,012.01 × 349.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.31x = 353,968.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,968.99/674.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.94

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