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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.86, 1,011.05 and 235.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.86, 1,011.05 and 235.16 is: 352.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.86 : 1,011.05 = 235.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.86/1,011.05 = 235.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.86x = 1,011.05 × 235.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.86x = 237,756.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,756.96/673.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.83

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