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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.92, 1,010.56 and 211.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.92, 1,010.56 and 211.60 is: 317.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.92 : 1,010.56 = 211.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.92/1,010.56 = 211.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.92x = 1,010.56 × 211.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.92x = 213,834.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,834.50/673.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.30

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