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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.98, 1,010.88 and 385.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.98, 1,010.88 and 385.26 is: 577.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.98 : 1,010.88 = 385.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.98/1,010.88 = 385.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.98x = 1,010.88 × 385.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.98x = 389,451.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,451.63/673.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.84

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