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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.24, 1,007.14 and 346.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.24, 1,007.14 and 346.68 is: 520.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.24 : 1,007.14 = 346.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.24/1,007.14 = 346.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.24x = 1,007.14 × 346.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.24x = 349,155.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,155.30/671.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.16

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