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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.80, 1,009.54 and 381.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.80, 1,009.54 and 381.12 is: 571.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.80 : 1,009.54 = 381.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.80/1,009.54 = 381.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.80x = 1,009.54 × 381.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.80x = 384,755.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,755.88/673.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.02

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