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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672, 1,007.37 and 238.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672, 1,007.37 and 238.92 is: 358.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672 : 1,007.37 = 238.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672/1,007.37 = 238.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672x = 1,007.37 × 238.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672x = 240,680.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,680.84/672
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.16

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