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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.72, 1,009.41 and 239.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.72, 1,009.41 and 239.91 is: 359.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.72 : 1,009.41 = 239.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.72/1,009.41 = 239.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.72x = 1,009.41 × 239.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.72x = 242,167.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,167.55/672.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.98

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