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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.37, 1,009.62 and 211.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.37, 1,009.62 and 211.01 is: 316.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.37 : 1,009.62 = 211.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.37/1,009.62 = 211.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.37x = 1,009.62 × 211.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.37x = 213,034.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,034.87/673.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.37

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