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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.18, 1,008.12 and 342.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.18, 1,008.12 and 342.90 is: 514.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.18 : 1,008.12 = 342.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.18/1,008.12 = 342.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.18x = 1,008.12 × 342.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.18x = 345,684.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,684.35/672.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.27

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