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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.18, 1,011.27 and 212.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.18, 1,011.27 and 212.00 is: 318.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.18 : 1,011.27 = 212.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.18/1,011.27 = 212.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.18x = 1,011.27 × 212.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.18x = 214,391.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,391.62/674.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.00

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