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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.25, 1,009.86 and 211.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.25, 1,009.86 and 211.32 is: 316.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.25 : 1,009.86 = 211.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.25/1,009.86 = 211.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.25x = 1,009.86 × 211.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.25x = 213,403.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,403.62/673.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.98

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