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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.39, 1,008.65 and 261.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.39, 1,008.65 and 261.56 is: 392.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.39 : 1,008.65 = 261.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.39/1,008.65 = 261.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.39x = 1,008.65 × 261.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.39x = 263,820.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,820.91/672.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.36

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