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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.26, 1,009.78 and 210.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.26, 1,009.78 and 210.94 is: 316.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.26 : 1,009.78 = 210.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.26/1,009.78 = 210.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.26x = 1,009.78 × 210.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.26x = 213,002.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,002.99/673.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.38

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