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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.51, 1,009.16 and 384.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.51, 1,009.16 and 384.15 is: 576.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.51 : 1,009.16 = 384.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.51/1,009.16 = 384.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.51x = 1,009.16 × 384.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.51x = 387,666.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,666.89/672.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.45

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