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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.89, 1,012.92 and 350.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.89, 1,012.92 and 350.60 is: 525.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.89 : 1,012.92 = 350.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.89/1,012.92 = 350.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.89x = 1,012.92 × 350.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.89x = 355,129.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,129.75/675.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.43

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