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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.44, 1,008.60 and 239.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.44, 1,008.60 and 239.56 is: 359.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.44 : 1,008.60 = 239.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.44/1,008.60 = 239.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.44x = 1,008.60 × 239.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.44x = 241,620.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,620.22/672.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.32

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