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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.23, 1,009.82 and 211.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.23, 1,009.82 and 211.05 is: 316.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.23 : 1,009.82 = 211.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.23/1,009.82 = 211.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.23x = 1,009.82 × 211.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.23x = 213,122.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,122.51/673.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.57

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