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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.19, 1,006.77 and 238.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.19, 1,006.77 and 238.35 is: 357.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.19 : 1,006.77 = 238.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.19/1,006.77 = 238.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.19x = 1,006.77 × 238.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.19x = 239,963.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,963.63/671.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.52

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