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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.13, 1,006.32 and 260.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.13, 1,006.32 and 260.22 is: 390.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.13 : 1,006.32 = 260.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.13/1,006.32 = 260.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.13x = 1,006.32 × 260.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.13x = 261,864.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,864.59/671.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.18

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