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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.82, 1,011.90 and 350.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.82, 1,011.90 and 350.50 is: 524.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.82 : 1,011.90 = 350.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.82/1,011.90 = 350.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.82x = 1,011.90 × 350.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.82x = 354,670.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,670.95/675.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.80

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