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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.19, 1,007.78 and 363.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.19, 1,007.78 and 363.98 is: 545.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.19 : 1,007.78 = 363.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.19/1,007.78 = 363.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.19x = 1,007.78 × 363.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.19x = 366,812.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,812.46/672.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.70

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