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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.88, 1,010.87 and 235.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.88, 1,010.87 and 235.05 is: 352.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.88 : 1,010.87 = 235.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.88/1,010.87 = 235.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.88x = 1,010.87 × 235.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.88x = 237,603.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,603.82/673.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.59

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