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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.41, 1,008.71 and 239.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.41, 1,008.71 and 239.46 is: 359.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.41 : 1,008.71 = 239.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.41/1,008.71 = 239.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.41x = 1,008.71 × 239.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.41x = 241,544.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,544.50/672.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.22

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