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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.09, 1,006.68 and 260.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.09, 1,006.68 and 260.23 is: 390.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.09 : 1,006.68 = 260.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.09/1,006.68 = 260.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.09x = 1,006.68 × 260.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.09x = 261,962.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,962.00/671.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.35

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