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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.02, 1,008.52 and 255.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.02, 1,008.52 and 255.93 is: 384.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.02 : 1,008.52 = 255.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.02/1,008.52 = 255.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.02x = 1,008.52 × 255.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.02x = 258,110.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,110.52/672.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.08

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