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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.63, 1,009.14 and 239.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.63, 1,009.14 and 239.88 is: 359.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.63 : 1,009.14 = 239.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.63/1,009.14 = 239.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.63x = 1,009.14 × 239.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.63x = 242,072.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,072.50/672.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.89

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