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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.71, 1,009.98 and 257.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.71, 1,009.98 and 257.00 is: 385.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.71 : 1,009.98 = 257.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.71/1,009.98 = 257.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.71x = 1,009.98 × 257.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.71x = 259,563.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,563.60/673.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.28

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