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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.56, 1,008.95 and 210.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.56, 1,008.95 and 210.25 is: 315.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.56 : 1,008.95 = 210.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.56/1,008.95 = 210.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.56x = 1,008.95 × 210.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.56x = 212,127.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,127.45/672.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.40

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