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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.06, 1,006.61 and 382.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.06, 1,006.61 and 382.52 is: 573.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.06 : 1,006.61 = 382.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.06/1,006.61 = 382.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.06x = 1,006.61 × 382.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.06x = 385,049.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,049.06/671.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.79

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