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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.43, 1,011.80 and 349.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.43, 1,011.80 and 349.73 is: 524.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.43 : 1,011.80 = 349.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.43/1,011.80 = 349.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.43x = 1,011.80 × 349.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.43x = 353,851.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,851.76/674.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.67

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