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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.93, 1,012.41 and 350.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.93, 1,012.41 and 350.12 is: 525.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.93 : 1,012.41 = 350.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.93/1,012.41 = 350.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.93x = 1,012.41 × 350.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.93x = 354,464.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,464.99/674.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.19

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