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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.03, 1,007.84 and 239.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.03, 1,007.84 and 239.15 is: 358.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.03 : 1,007.84 = 239.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.03/1,007.84 = 239.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.03x = 1,007.84 × 239.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.03x = 241,028.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,028.05/672.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.66

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