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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.55, 1,008.83 and 366.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.55, 1,008.83 and 366.35 is: 549.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.55 : 1,008.83 = 366.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.55/1,008.83 = 366.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.55x = 1,008.83 × 366.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.55x = 369,584.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,584.87/672.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.53

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