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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.26, 1,013.42 and 350.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.26, 1,013.42 and 350.72 is: 526.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.26 : 1,013.42 = 350.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.26/1,013.42 = 350.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.26x = 1,013.42 × 350.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.26x = 355,426.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,426.66/675.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.36

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