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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.27, 1,007.94 and 342.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.27, 1,007.94 and 342.39 is: 513.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.27 : 1,007.94 = 342.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.27/1,007.94 = 342.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.27x = 1,007.94 × 342.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.27x = 345,113.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,113.64/672.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.36

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