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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.08, 1,005.37 and 396.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.08, 1,005.37 and 396.36 is: 593.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.08 : 1,005.37 = 396.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.08/1,005.37 = 396.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.08x = 1,005.37 × 396.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.08x = 398,488.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,488.45/671.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.80

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