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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.26, 1,009.59 and 234.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.26, 1,009.59 and 234.43 is: 351.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.26 : 1,009.59 = 234.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.26/1,009.59 = 234.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.26x = 1,009.59 × 234.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.26x = 236,678.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,678.18/673.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.54

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