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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.29, 1,008.22 and 239.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.29, 1,008.22 and 239.35 is: 358.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.29 : 1,008.22 = 239.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.29/1,008.22 = 239.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.29x = 1,008.22 × 239.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.29x = 241,317.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,317.46/672.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.95

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