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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.39, 1,008.18 and 384.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.39, 1,008.18 and 384.03 is: 575.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.39 : 1,008.18 = 384.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.39/1,008.18 = 384.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.39x = 1,008.18 × 384.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.39x = 387,171.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,171.37/672.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.81

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