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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.50, 1,009.21 and 364.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.50, 1,009.21 and 364.45 is: 546.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.50 : 1,009.21 = 364.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.50/1,009.21 = 364.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.50x = 1,009.21 × 364.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.50x = 367,806.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,806.58/672.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.92

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