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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.62, 1,013.98 and 351.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.62, 1,013.98 and 351.08 is: 526.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.62 : 1,013.98 = 351.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.62/1,013.98 = 351.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.62x = 1,013.98 × 351.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.62x = 355,988.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,988.10/675.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.91

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