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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.66, 1,011.60 and 349.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.66, 1,011.60 and 349.94 is: 524.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.66 : 1,011.60 = 349.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.66/1,011.60 = 349.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.66x = 1,011.60 × 349.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.66x = 353,999.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,999.30/674.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.71

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