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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.52, 1,011.96 and 349.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.52, 1,011.96 and 349.80 is: 524.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.52 : 1,011.96 = 349.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.52/1,011.96 = 349.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.52x = 1,011.96 × 349.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.52x = 353,983.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,983.61/674.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.79

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