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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.54, 1,009.19 and 364.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.54, 1,009.19 and 364.38 is: 546.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.54 : 1,009.19 = 364.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.54/1,009.19 = 364.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.54x = 1,009.19 × 364.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.54x = 367,726.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,726.83/672.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.77

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