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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.23, 1,006.18 and 347.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.23, 1,006.18 and 347.15 is: 519.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.23 : 1,006.18 = 347.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.23/1,006.18 = 347.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.23x = 1,006.18 × 347.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.23x = 349,293.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,293.65/672.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.60

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