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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.11, 1,006.38 and 254.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.11, 1,006.38 and 254.57 is: 381.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.11 : 1,006.38 = 254.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.11/1,006.38 = 254.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.11x = 1,006.38 × 254.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.11x = 256,187.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,187.85/671.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.74

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