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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672, 1,008 and 239.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672, 1,008 and 239.04 is: 358.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672 : 1,008 = 239.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672/1,008 = 239.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672x = 1,008 × 239.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672x = 240,952.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,952.32/672
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.56

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