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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.38, 1,008.86 and 347.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.38, 1,008.86 and 347.56 is: 521.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.38 : 1,008.86 = 347.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.38/1,008.86 = 347.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.38x = 1,008.86 × 347.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.38x = 350,639.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,639.38/672.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.49

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