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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.10, 1,006.80 and 347.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.10, 1,006.80 and 347.65 is: 520.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.10 : 1,006.80 = 347.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.10/1,006.80 = 347.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.10x = 1,006.80 × 347.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.10x = 350,014.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,014.02/672.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.78

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