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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.31, 1,007.16 and 363.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.31, 1,007.16 and 363.08 is: 544.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.31 : 1,007.16 = 363.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.31/1,007.16 = 363.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.31x = 1,007.16 × 363.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.31x = 365,675.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,675.46/671.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.72

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