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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.26, 1,009.90 and 288.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.26, 1,009.90 and 288.50 is: 432.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.26 : 1,009.90 = 288.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.26/1,009.90 = 288.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.26x = 1,009.90 × 288.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.26x = 291,356.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,356.15/673.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.75

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