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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.72, 1,008.36 and 364.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.72, 1,008.36 and 364.50 is: 546.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.72 : 1,008.36 = 364.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.72/1,008.36 = 364.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.72x = 1,008.36 × 364.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.72x = 367,547.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,547.22/672.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.36

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