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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.74, 1,010.85 and 331.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.74, 1,010.85 and 331.50 is: 497.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.74 : 1,010.85 = 331.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.74/1,010.85 = 331.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.74x = 1,010.85 × 331.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.74x = 335,096.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,096.78/673.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.37

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