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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.29, 1,006.77 and 378.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.29, 1,006.77 and 378.91 is: 568.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.29 : 1,006.77 = 378.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.29/1,006.77 = 378.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.29x = 1,006.77 × 378.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.29x = 381,475.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,475.22/671.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.27

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