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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.18, 1,011.84 and 350.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.18, 1,011.84 and 350.78 is: 525.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.18 : 1,011.84 = 350.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.18/1,011.84 = 350.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.18x = 1,011.84 × 350.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.18x = 354,928.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,928.18/675.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.68

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