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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.22, 1,006.55 and 260.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.22, 1,006.55 and 260.28 is: 390.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.22 : 1,006.55 = 260.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.22/1,006.55 = 260.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.22x = 1,006.55 × 260.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.22x = 261,983.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,983.53/671.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.31

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