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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.17, 1,005.99 and 260.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.17, 1,005.99 and 260.08 is: 389.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.17 : 1,005.99 = 260.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.17/1,005.99 = 260.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.17x = 1,005.99 × 260.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.17x = 261,637.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,637.88/671.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.82

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