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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.12, 1,009.08 and 347.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.12, 1,009.08 and 347.76 is: 522.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.12 : 1,009.08 = 347.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.12/1,009.08 = 347.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.12x = 1,009.08 × 347.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.12x = 350,917.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,917.66/672.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.11

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