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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.46, 1,011.96 and 349.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.46, 1,011.96 and 349.74 is: 524.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.46 : 1,011.96 = 349.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.46/1,011.96 = 349.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.46x = 1,011.96 × 349.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.46x = 353,922.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,922.89/674.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.75

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