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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.05, 1,005.93 and 378.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.05, 1,005.93 and 378.52 is: 567.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.05 : 1,005.93 = 378.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.05/1,005.93 = 378.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.05x = 1,005.93 × 378.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.05x = 380,764.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,764.62/671.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.42

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