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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.24, 1,008.34 and 364.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.24, 1,008.34 and 364.70 is: 547.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.24 : 1,008.34 = 364.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.24/1,008.34 = 364.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.24x = 1,008.34 × 364.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.24x = 367,743.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,743.21/672.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.04

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