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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.28, 1,007.21 and 346.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.28, 1,007.21 and 346.88 is: 520.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.28 : 1,007.21 = 346.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.28/1,007.21 = 346.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.28x = 1,007.21 × 346.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.28x = 349,381.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,381.00/671.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.47

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