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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.18, 1,006.65 and 382.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.18, 1,006.65 and 382.74 is: 573.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.18 : 1,006.65 = 382.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.18/1,006.65 = 382.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.18x = 1,006.65 × 382.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.18x = 385,285.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,285.22/672.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.19

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