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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.14, 1,007.28 and 346.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.14, 1,007.28 and 346.84 is: 519.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.14 : 1,007.28 = 346.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.14/1,007.28 = 346.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.14x = 1,007.28 × 346.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.14x = 349,365.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,365.00/672.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.78

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