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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.72, 1,010.72 and 327.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.72, 1,010.72 and 327.30 is: 491.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.72 : 1,010.72 = 327.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.72/1,010.72 = 327.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.72x = 1,010.72 × 327.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.72x = 330,808.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,808.66/673.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.02

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