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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.83, 1,010.64 and 235.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.83, 1,010.64 and 235.15 is: 352.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.83 : 1,010.64 = 235.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.83/1,010.64 = 235.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.83x = 1,010.64 × 235.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.83x = 237,646.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,646.94/673.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.68

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