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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.19, 1,006.79 and 238.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.19, 1,006.79 and 238.34 is: 357.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.19 : 1,006.79 = 238.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.19/1,006.79 = 238.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.19x = 1,006.79 × 238.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.19x = 239,952.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,952.10/671.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.50

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