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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.62, 1,009.99 and 211.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.62, 1,009.99 and 211.26 is: 316.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.62 : 1,009.99 = 211.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.62/1,009.99 = 211.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.62x = 1,009.99 × 211.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.62x = 213,370.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,370.49/673.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.75

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