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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.92, 1,011.52 and 332.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.92, 1,011.52 and 332.16 is: 498.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.92 : 1,011.52 = 332.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.92/1,011.52 = 332.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.92x = 1,011.52 × 332.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.92x = 335,986.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,986.48/673.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.56

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