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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.15, 1,008.57 and 347.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.15, 1,008.57 and 347.45 is: 521.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.15 : 1,008.57 = 347.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.15/1,008.57 = 347.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.15x = 1,008.57 × 347.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.15x = 350,422.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,422.60/672.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.35

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