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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.75, 1,006.97 and 363.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.75, 1,006.97 and 363.87 is: 544.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.75 : 1,006.97 = 363.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.75/1,006.97 = 363.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.75x = 1,006.97 × 363.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.75x = 366,404.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,404.35/672.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.64

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