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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.73, 1,009.14 and 233.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.73, 1,009.14 and 233.98 is: 350.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.73 : 1,009.14 = 233.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.73/1,009.14 = 233.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.73x = 1,009.14 × 233.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.73x = 236,118.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,118.58/672.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.99

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