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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.72, 1,007.02 and 363.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.72, 1,007.02 and 363.20 is: 544.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.72 : 1,007.02 = 363.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.72/1,007.02 = 363.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.72x = 1,007.02 × 363.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.72x = 365,749.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,749.66/671.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.50

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