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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.37, 1,008.62 and 233.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.37, 1,008.62 and 233.55 is: 350.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.37 : 1,008.62 = 233.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.37/1,008.62 = 233.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.37x = 1,008.62 × 233.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.37x = 235,562.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,562.03/672.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.35

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