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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.13, 1,006.71 and 238.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.13, 1,006.71 and 238.59 is: 357.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.13 : 1,006.71 = 238.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.13/1,006.71 = 238.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.13x = 1,006.71 × 238.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.13x = 240,190.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,190.94/671.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.89

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