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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.30, 1,006.74 and 260.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.30, 1,006.74 and 260.34 is: 390.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.30 : 1,006.74 = 260.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.30/1,006.74 = 260.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.30x = 1,006.74 × 260.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.30x = 262,094.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,094.69/671.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.43

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