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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.26, 1,008.09 and 233.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.26, 1,008.09 and 233.43 is: 350.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.26 : 1,008.09 = 233.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.26/1,008.09 = 233.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.26x = 1,008.09 × 233.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.26x = 235,314.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,314.67/672.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.04

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