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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.06, 1,006.86 and 238.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.06, 1,006.86 and 238.52 is: 357.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.06 : 1,006.86 = 238.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.06/1,006.86 = 238.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.06x = 1,006.86 × 238.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.06x = 240,156.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,156.25/671.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.88

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