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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.38, 1,008.45 and 185.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.38, 1,008.45 and 185.31 is: 277.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.38 : 1,008.45 = 185.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.38/1,008.45 = 185.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.38x = 1,008.45 × 185.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.38x = 186,878.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,878.85/672.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.94

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