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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.25, 1,013.42 and 350.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.25, 1,013.42 and 350.71 is: 526.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.25 : 1,013.42 = 350.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.25/1,013.42 = 350.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.25x = 1,013.42 × 350.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.25x = 355,416.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,416.53/675.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.35

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