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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.19, 1,008.83 and 347.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.19, 1,008.83 and 347.65 is: 521.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.19 : 1,008.83 = 347.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.19/1,008.83 = 347.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.19x = 1,008.83 × 347.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.19x = 350,719.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,719.75/672.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.76

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