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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.83, 1,013.13 and 350.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.83, 1,013.13 and 350.82 is: 525.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.83 : 1,013.13 = 350.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.83/1,013.13 = 350.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.83x = 1,013.13 × 350.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.83x = 355,426.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,426.27/675.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.91

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