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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.68, 1,007.40 and 383.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.68, 1,007.40 and 383.24 is: 573.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.68 : 1,007.40 = 383.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.68/1,007.40 = 383.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.68x = 1,007.40 × 383.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.68x = 386,075.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,075.98/672.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.94

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