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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.54, 1,008.18 and 239.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.54, 1,008.18 and 239.46 is: 358.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.54 : 1,008.18 = 239.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.54/1,008.18 = 239.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.54x = 1,008.18 × 239.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.54x = 241,418.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,418.78/672.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.97

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