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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.28, 1,006.03 and 363.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.28, 1,006.03 and 363.34 is: 544.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.28 : 1,006.03 = 363.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.28/1,006.03 = 363.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.28x = 1,006.03 × 363.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.28x = 365,530.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,530.94/671.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.53

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