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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.74, 1,010.55 and 234.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.74, 1,010.55 and 234.99 is: 352.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.74 : 1,010.55 = 234.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.74/1,010.55 = 234.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.74x = 1,010.55 × 234.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.74x = 237,469.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,469.14/673.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.46

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