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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.31, 1,008.52 and 210.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.31, 1,008.52 and 210.11 is: 315.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.31 : 1,008.52 = 210.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.31/1,008.52 = 210.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.31x = 1,008.52 × 210.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.31x = 211,894.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,894.57/672.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.17

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