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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.36, 1,008.23 and 261.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.36, 1,008.23 and 261.18 is: 391.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.36 : 1,008.23 = 261.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.36/1,008.23 = 261.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.36x = 1,008.23 × 261.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.36x = 263,329.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,329.51/672.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.65

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