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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.62, 1,010.58 and 211.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.62, 1,010.58 and 211.38 is: 317.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.62 : 1,010.58 = 211.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.62/1,010.58 = 211.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.62x = 1,010.58 × 211.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.62x = 213,616.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,616.40/673.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.12

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