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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.11, 1,009.59 and 234.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.11, 1,009.59 and 234.36 is: 351.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.11 : 1,009.59 = 234.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.11/1,009.59 = 234.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.11x = 1,009.59 × 234.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.11x = 236,607.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,607.51/673.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.51

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