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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.05, 1,013.58 and 213.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.05, 1,013.58 and 213.57 is: 320.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.05 : 1,013.58 = 213.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.05/1,013.58 = 213.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.05x = 1,013.58 × 213.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.05x = 216,470.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,470.28/676.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.20

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