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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.25, 1,006.65 and 341.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.25, 1,006.65 and 341.88 is: 512.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.25 : 1,006.65 = 341.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.25/1,006.65 = 341.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.25x = 1,006.65 × 341.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.25x = 344,153.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,153.50/671.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.71

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