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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.20, 1,008.84 and 347.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.20, 1,008.84 and 347.66 is: 521.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.20 : 1,008.84 = 347.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.20/1,008.84 = 347.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.20x = 1,008.84 × 347.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.20x = 350,733.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,733.31/672.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.77

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