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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.26, 1,009.18 and 383.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.26, 1,009.18 and 383.90 is: 576.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.26 : 1,009.18 = 383.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.26/1,009.18 = 383.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.26x = 1,009.18 × 383.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.26x = 387,424.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,424.20/672.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.30

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