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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.53, 1,006.91 and 363.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.53, 1,006.91 and 363.27 is: 543.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.53 : 1,006.91 = 363.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.53/1,006.91 = 363.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.53x = 1,006.91 × 363.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.53x = 365,785.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,785.56/672.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.90

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