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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.12, 1,013.74 and 213.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.12, 1,013.74 and 213.76 is: 320.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.12 : 1,013.74 = 213.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.12/1,013.74 = 213.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.12x = 1,013.74 × 213.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.12x = 216,697.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,697.06/676.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.50

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