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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.52, 1,012.46 and 350.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.52, 1,012.46 and 350.12 is: 525.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.52 : 1,012.46 = 350.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.52/1,012.46 = 350.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.52x = 1,012.46 × 350.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.52x = 354,482.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,482.50/674.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.53

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