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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.02, 1,007.02 and 254.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.02, 1,007.02 and 254.93 is: 382.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.02 : 1,007.02 = 254.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.02/1,007.02 = 254.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.02x = 1,007.02 × 254.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.02x = 256,719.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,719.61/671.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.58

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