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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.11, 1,008.03 and 261.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.11, 1,008.03 and 261.31 is: 391.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.11 : 1,008.03 = 261.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.11/1,008.03 = 261.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.11x = 1,008.03 × 261.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.11x = 263,408.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,408.32/672.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.91

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