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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.65, 1,010.54 and 234.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.65, 1,010.54 and 234.93 is: 352.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.65 : 1,010.54 = 234.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.65/1,010.54 = 234.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.65x = 1,010.54 × 234.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.65x = 237,410.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,410.54/673.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.42

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