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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.55, 1,009.26 and 239.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.55, 1,009.26 and 239.71 is: 359.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.55 : 1,009.26 = 239.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.55/1,009.26 = 239.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.55x = 1,009.26 × 239.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.55x = 241,929.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,929.71/672.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.72

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