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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.61, 1,009.92 and 211.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.61, 1,009.92 and 211.13 is: 316.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.61 : 1,009.92 = 211.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.61/1,009.92 = 211.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.61x = 1,009.92 × 211.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.61x = 213,226.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,226.14/673.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.54

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