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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.15, 1,005.79 and 363.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.15, 1,005.79 and 363.17 is: 544.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.15 : 1,005.79 = 363.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.15/1,005.79 = 363.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.15x = 1,005.79 × 363.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.15x = 365,272.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,272.75/671.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.25

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