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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.35, 1,008.79 and 261.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.35, 1,008.79 and 261.61 is: 392.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.35 : 1,008.79 = 261.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.35/1,008.79 = 261.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.35x = 1,008.79 × 261.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.35x = 263,906.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,906.38/672.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.52

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