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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.11, 1,008.59 and 364.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.11, 1,008.59 and 364.17 is: 546.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.11 : 1,008.59 = 364.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.11/1,008.59 = 364.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.11x = 1,008.59 × 364.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.11x = 367,296.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,296.40/672.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.49

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