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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.25, 1,007.42 and 346.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.25, 1,007.42 and 346.71 is: 520.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.25 : 1,007.42 = 346.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.25/1,007.42 = 346.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.25x = 1,007.42 × 346.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.25x = 349,282.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,282.59/671.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.35

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