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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.18, 1,008.33 and 209.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.18, 1,008.33 and 209.94 is: 314.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.18 : 1,008.33 = 209.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.18/1,008.33 = 209.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.18x = 1,008.33 × 209.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.18x = 211,688.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,688.80/672.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.93

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