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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.55, 1,010.29 and 211.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.55, 1,010.29 and 211.26 is: 316.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.55 : 1,010.29 = 211.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.55/1,010.29 = 211.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.55x = 1,010.29 × 211.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.55x = 213,433.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,433.87/673.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.88

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