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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.32, 1,008.89 and 347.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.32, 1,008.89 and 347.91 is: 522.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.32 : 1,008.89 = 347.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.32/1,008.89 = 347.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.32x = 1,008.89 × 347.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.32x = 351,001.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,001.18/672.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.08

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