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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.37, 1,008.60 and 261.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.37, 1,008.60 and 261.43 is: 392.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.37 : 1,008.60 = 261.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.37/1,008.60 = 261.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.37x = 1,008.60 × 261.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.37x = 263,678.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,678.30/672.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.16

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