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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.06, 1,006.63 and 238.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.06, 1,006.63 and 238.25 is: 357.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.06 : 1,006.63 = 238.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.06/1,006.63 = 238.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.06x = 1,006.63 × 238.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.06x = 239,831.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,831.52/671.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.39

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