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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.34, 1,008.12 and 261.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.34, 1,008.12 and 261.16 is: 391.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.34 : 1,008.12 = 261.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.34/1,008.12 = 261.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.34x = 1,008.12 × 261.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.34x = 263,280.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,280.62/672.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.59

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