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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.25, 1,007.31 and 363.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.25, 1,007.31 and 363.32 is: 545.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.25 : 1,007.31 = 363.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.25/1,007.31 = 363.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.25x = 1,007.31 × 363.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.25x = 365,975.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,975.87/671.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.22

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