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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.29, 1,006.48 and 260.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.29, 1,006.48 and 260.31 is: 390.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.29 : 1,006.48 = 260.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.29/1,006.48 = 260.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.29x = 1,006.48 × 260.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.29x = 261,999.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,999.44/671.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.29

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