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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.36, 1,008.57 and 210.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.36, 1,008.57 and 210.16 is: 315.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.36 : 1,008.57 = 210.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.36/1,008.57 = 210.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.36x = 1,008.57 × 210.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.36x = 211,961.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,961.07/672.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.25

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