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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.52, 1,008.90 and 210.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.52, 1,008.90 and 210.32 is: 315.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.52 : 1,008.90 = 210.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.52/1,008.90 = 210.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.52x = 1,008.90 × 210.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.52x = 212,191.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,191.85/672.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.52

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