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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.81, 1,010.58 and 235.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.81, 1,010.58 and 235.06 is: 352.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.81 : 1,010.58 = 235.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.81/1,010.58 = 235.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.81x = 1,010.58 × 235.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.81x = 237,546.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,546.93/673.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.54

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