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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.20, 1,005 and 382.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.20, 1,005 and 382.24 is: 572.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.20 : 1,005 = 382.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.20/1,005 = 382.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.20x = 1,005 × 382.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.20x = 384,151.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,151.20/671.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.33

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