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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.68, 1,012.10 and 350.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.68, 1,012.10 and 350.06 is: 524.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.68 : 1,012.10 = 350.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.68/1,012.10 = 350.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.68x = 1,012.10 × 350.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.68x = 354,288.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,288.92/675.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.35

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