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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.21, 1,008.27 and 379.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.21, 1,008.27 and 379.53 is: 569.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.21 : 1,008.27 = 379.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.21/1,008.27 = 379.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.21x = 1,008.27 × 379.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.21x = 382,668.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,668.71/672.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.27

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