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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671, 1,007 and 260.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671, 1,007 and 260.20 is: 390.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671 : 1,007 = 260.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671/1,007 = 260.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671x = 1,007 × 260.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671x = 262,021.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,021.40/671
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.49

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