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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.28, 1,007.08 and 260.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.28, 1,007.08 and 260.44 is: 390.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.28 : 1,007.08 = 260.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.28/1,007.08 = 260.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.28x = 1,007.08 × 260.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.28x = 262,283.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,283.92/671.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.72

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