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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.23, 1,007.84 and 347.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.23, 1,007.84 and 347.39 is: 520.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.23 : 1,007.84 = 347.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.23/1,007.84 = 347.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.23x = 1,007.84 × 347.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.23x = 350,111.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,111.80/672.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.82

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