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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.89, 1,008.90 and 234.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.89, 1,008.90 and 234.03 is: 350.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.89 : 1,008.90 = 234.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.89/1,008.90 = 234.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.89x = 1,008.90 × 234.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.89x = 236,112.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,112.87/672.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.90

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