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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.23, 1,008.34 and 261.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.23, 1,008.34 and 261.65 is: 392.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.23 : 1,008.34 = 261.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.23/1,008.34 = 261.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.23x = 1,008.34 × 261.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.23x = 263,834.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,834.03/672.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.48

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