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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.31, 1,008.69 and 347.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.31, 1,008.69 and 347.41 is: 521.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.31 : 1,008.69 = 347.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.31/1,008.69 = 347.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.31x = 1,008.69 × 347.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.31x = 350,428.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,428.99/672.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.23

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