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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.80, 1,010.70 and 382.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.80, 1,010.70 and 382.20 is: 573.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.80 : 1,010.70 = 382.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.80/1,010.70 = 382.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.80x = 1,010.70 × 382.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.80x = 386,289.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,289.54/673.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.30

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