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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.69, 1,009.24 and 347.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.69, 1,009.24 and 347.78 is: 521.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.69 : 1,009.24 = 347.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.69/1,009.24 = 347.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.69x = 1,009.24 × 347.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.69x = 350,993.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,993.49/672.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.78

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