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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.04, 1,008.18 and 261.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.04, 1,008.18 and 261.19 is: 391.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.04 : 1,008.18 = 261.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.04/1,008.18 = 261.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.04x = 1,008.18 × 261.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.04x = 263,326.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,326.53/672.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.83

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