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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.71, 1,008.36 and 364.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.71, 1,008.36 and 364.49 is: 546.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.71 : 1,008.36 = 364.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.71/1,008.36 = 364.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.71x = 1,008.36 × 364.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.71x = 367,537.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,537.14/672.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.35

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