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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.89, 1,010.18 and 211.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.89, 1,010.18 and 211.34 is: 316.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.89 : 1,010.18 = 211.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.89/1,010.18 = 211.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.89x = 1,010.18 × 211.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.89x = 213,490.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,490.38/673.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.81

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