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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.60, 1,008.55 and 233.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.60, 1,008.55 and 233.69 is: 350.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.60 : 1,008.55 = 233.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.60/1,008.55 = 233.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.60x = 1,008.55 × 233.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.60x = 235,683.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,683.30/672.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.40

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