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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.02, 1,010.02 and 256.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.02, 1,010.02 and 256.93 is: 385.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.02 : 1,010.02 = 256.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.02/1,010.02 = 256.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.02x = 1,010.02 × 256.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.02x = 259,504.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,504.44/673.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.58

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