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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.41, 1,008.25 and 239.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.41, 1,008.25 and 239.51 is: 359.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.41 : 1,008.25 = 239.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.41/1,008.25 = 239.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.41x = 1,008.25 × 239.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.41x = 241,485.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,485.96/672.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.13

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