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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.84, 1,008.54 and 364.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.84, 1,008.54 and 364.32 is: 546.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.84 : 1,008.54 = 364.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.84/1,008.54 = 364.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.84x = 1,008.54 × 364.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.84x = 367,431.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,431.29/672.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.09

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