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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.56, 1,010.52 and 288.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.56, 1,010.52 and 288.72 is: 433.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.56 : 1,010.52 = 288.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.56/1,010.52 = 288.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.56x = 1,010.52 × 288.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.56x = 291,757.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,757.33/673.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.16

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