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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.39, 1,008.75 and 233.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.39, 1,008.75 and 233.58 is: 350.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.39 : 1,008.75 = 233.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.39/1,008.75 = 233.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.39x = 1,008.75 × 233.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.39x = 235,618.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,618.77/672.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.42

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