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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.37, 1,010.04 and 211.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.37, 1,010.04 and 211.15 is: 316.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.37 : 1,010.04 = 211.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.37/1,010.04 = 211.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.37x = 1,010.04 × 211.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.37x = 213,272.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,272.00/673.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.72

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