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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.11, 1,006.53 and 260.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.11, 1,006.53 and 260.31 is: 390.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.11 : 1,006.53 = 260.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.11/1,006.53 = 260.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.11x = 1,006.53 × 260.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.11x = 262,009.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,009.82/671.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.41

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