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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.09, 1,008.13 and 239.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.09, 1,008.13 and 239.24 is: 358.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.09 : 1,008.13 = 239.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.09/1,008.13 = 239.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.09x = 1,008.13 × 239.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.09x = 241,185.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,185.02/672.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.86

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