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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.04, 1,008.06 and 383.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.04, 1,008.06 and 383.50 is: 575.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.04 : 1,008.06 = 383.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.04/1,008.06 = 383.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.04x = 1,008.06 × 383.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.04x = 386,591.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,591.01/672.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.25

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