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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.54, 1,008.90 and 347.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.54, 1,008.90 and 347.73 is: 521.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.54 : 1,008.90 = 347.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.54/1,008.90 = 347.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.54x = 1,008.90 × 347.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.54x = 350,824.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,824.80/672.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.64

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