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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.20, 1,006.90 and 254.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.20, 1,006.90 and 254.89 is: 382.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.20 : 1,006.90 = 254.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.20/1,006.90 = 254.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.20x = 1,006.90 × 254.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.20x = 256,644.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,644.95/671.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.37

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