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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.06, 1,006.56 and 363.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.06, 1,006.56 and 363.51 is: 545.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.06 : 1,006.56 = 363.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.06/1,006.56 = 363.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.06x = 1,006.56 × 363.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.06x = 365,894.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,894.63/671.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.25

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