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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.76, 1,008.54 and 239.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.76, 1,008.54 and 239.68 is: 359.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.76 : 1,008.54 = 239.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.76/1,008.54 = 239.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.76x = 1,008.54 × 239.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.76x = 241,726.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,726.87/672.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.31

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