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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.40, 1,008.48 and 185.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.40, 1,008.48 and 185.35 is: 277.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.40 : 1,008.48 = 185.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.40/1,008.48 = 185.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.40x = 1,008.48 × 185.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.40x = 186,916.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,916.73/672.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.98

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