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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.26, 1,006.99 and 238.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.26, 1,006.99 and 238.31 is: 357.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.26 : 1,006.99 = 238.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.26/1,006.99 = 238.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.26x = 1,006.99 × 238.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.26x = 239,977.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,977.71/671.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.50

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