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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.01, 1,007.64 and 260.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.01, 1,007.64 and 260.80 is: 391.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.01 : 1,007.64 = 260.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.01/1,007.64 = 260.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.01x = 1,007.64 × 260.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.01x = 262,792.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,792.51/672.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.05

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