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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.18, 1,005.15 and 381.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.18, 1,005.15 and 381.74 is: 571.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.18 : 1,005.15 = 381.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.18/1,005.15 = 381.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.18x = 1,005.15 × 381.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.18x = 383,705.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,705.96/671.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.69

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