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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.60, 1,011.57 and 350.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.60, 1,011.57 and 350.28 is: 524.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.60 : 1,011.57 = 350.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.60/1,011.57 = 350.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.60x = 1,011.57 × 350.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.60x = 354,331.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,331.43/675.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.47

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