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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.20, 1,008.39 and 255.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.20, 1,008.39 and 255.88 is: 383.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.20 : 1,008.39 = 255.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.20/1,008.39 = 255.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.20x = 1,008.39 × 255.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.20x = 258,026.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,026.83/672.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.85

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