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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.71, 1,009.02 and 239.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.71, 1,009.02 and 239.87 is: 359.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.71 : 1,009.02 = 239.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.71/1,009.02 = 239.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.71x = 1,009.02 × 239.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.71x = 242,033.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,033.63/672.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.79

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