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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.59, 1,009.56 and 383.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.59, 1,009.56 and 383.61 is: 574.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.59 : 1,009.56 = 383.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.59/1,009.56 = 383.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.59x = 1,009.56 × 383.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.59x = 387,277.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,277.31/673.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.95

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