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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.94, 1,009.01 and 256.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.94, 1,009.01 and 256.49 is: 384.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.94 : 1,009.01 = 256.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.94/1,009.01 = 256.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.94x = 1,009.01 × 256.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.94x = 258,804.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,804.14/672.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.59

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