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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.42, 1,010.19 and 211.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.42, 1,010.19 and 211.12 is: 316.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.42 : 1,010.19 = 211.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.42/1,010.19 = 211.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.42x = 1,010.19 × 211.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.42x = 213,271.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,271.31/673.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.70

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