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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.01, 1,007.01 and 238.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.01, 1,007.01 and 238.17 is: 357.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.01 : 1,007.01 = 238.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.01/1,007.01 = 238.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.01x = 1,007.01 × 238.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.01x = 239,839.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,839.57/671.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.43

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