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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.32, 1,007.10 and 397.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.32, 1,007.10 and 397.58 is: 595.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.32 : 1,007.10 = 397.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.32/1,007.10 = 397.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.32x = 1,007.10 × 397.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.32x = 400,397.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,397.78/672.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.55

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