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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.27, 1,006.16 and 260.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.27, 1,006.16 and 260.19 is: 390.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.27 : 1,006.16 = 260.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.27/1,006.16 = 260.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.27x = 1,006.16 × 260.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.27x = 261,791.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,791.47/671.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.00

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