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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.72, 1,009.24 and 288

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.72, 1,009.24 and 288 is: 432.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.72 : 1,009.24 = 288 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.72/1,009.24 = 288/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.72x = 1,009.24 × 288
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.72x = 290,661.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,661.12/672.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.07

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