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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.19, 1,006.34 and 342.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.19, 1,006.34 and 342.25 is: 513.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.19 : 1,006.34 = 342.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.19/1,006.34 = 342.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.19x = 1,006.34 × 342.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.19x = 344,421.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,421.12/671.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.15

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