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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.38, 1,009.87 and 234.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.38, 1,009.87 and 234.61 is: 351.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.38 : 1,009.87 = 234.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.38/1,009.87 = 234.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.38x = 1,009.87 × 234.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.38x = 236,925.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,925.60/673.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.85

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