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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.28, 1,009.89 and 211.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.28, 1,009.89 and 211.04 is: 316.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.28 : 1,009.89 = 211.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.28/1,009.89 = 211.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.28x = 1,009.89 × 211.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.28x = 213,130.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,130.61/673.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.56

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