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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.24, 1,008.72 and 383.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.24, 1,008.72 and 383.76 is: 575.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.24 : 1,008.72 = 383.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.24/1,008.72 = 383.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.24x = 1,008.72 × 383.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.24x = 387,106.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,106.39/672.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.85

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