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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.24, 1,005.14 and 397.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.24, 1,005.14 and 397.53 is: 595.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.24 : 1,005.14 = 397.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.24/1,005.14 = 397.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.24x = 1,005.14 × 397.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.24x = 399,574.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,574.30/671.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.28

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