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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.12, 1,007.41 and 363.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.12, 1,007.41 and 363.28 is: 544.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.12 : 1,007.41 = 363.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.12/1,007.41 = 363.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.12x = 1,007.41 × 363.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.12x = 365,971.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,971.90/672.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.50

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