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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.43, 1,008.52 and 383.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.43, 1,008.52 and 383.99 is: 575.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.43 : 1,008.52 = 383.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.43/1,008.52 = 383.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.43x = 1,008.52 × 383.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.43x = 387,261.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,261.59/673.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.06

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