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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.68, 1,009.50 and 379.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.68, 1,009.50 and 379.88 is: 570.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.68 : 1,009.50 = 379.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.68/1,009.50 = 379.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.68x = 1,009.50 × 379.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.68x = 383,488.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,488.86/672.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.09

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