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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.07, 1,006.91 and 362.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.07, 1,006.91 and 362.82 is: 544.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.07 : 1,006.91 = 362.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.07/1,006.91 = 362.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.07x = 1,006.91 × 362.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.07x = 365,327.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,327.09/671.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.39

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