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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.13, 1,008.45 and 363.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.13, 1,008.45 and 363.62 is: 545.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.13 : 1,008.45 = 363.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.13/1,008.45 = 363.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.13x = 1,008.45 × 363.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.13x = 366,695.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,695.11/672.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.57

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