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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.26, 1,007.24 and 329.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.26, 1,007.24 and 329.26 is: 494.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.26 : 1,007.24 = 329.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.26/1,007.24 = 329.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.26x = 1,007.24 × 329.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.26x = 331,643.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,643.84/671.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.06

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