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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.63, 1,009.02 and 233.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.63, 1,009.02 and 233.87 is: 350.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.63 : 1,009.02 = 233.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.63/1,009.02 = 233.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.63x = 1,009.02 × 233.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.63x = 235,974.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,974.46/672.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.82

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