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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.19, 1,008.36 and 261.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.19, 1,008.36 and 261.27 is: 391.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.19 : 1,008.36 = 261.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.19/1,008.36 = 261.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.19x = 1,008.36 × 261.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.19x = 263,454.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,454.22/672.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.93

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