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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.40, 1,010.10 and 288.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.40, 1,010.10 and 288.38 is: 432.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.40 : 1,010.10 = 288.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.40/1,010.10 = 288.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.40x = 1,010.10 × 288.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.40x = 291,287.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,287.59/673.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.57

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