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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.18, 1,006.65 and 260.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.18, 1,006.65 and 260.22 is: 390.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.18 : 1,006.65 = 260.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.18/1,006.65 = 260.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.18x = 1,006.65 × 260.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.18x = 261,950.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,950.46/671.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.28

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