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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.62, 1,008.16 and 363.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.62, 1,008.16 and 363.78 is: 545.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.62 : 1,008.16 = 363.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.62/1,008.16 = 363.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.62x = 1,008.16 × 363.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.62x = 366,748.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,748.44/672.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.25

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