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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.31, 1,007.24 and 346.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.31, 1,007.24 and 346.91 is: 520.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.31 : 1,007.24 = 346.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.31/1,007.24 = 346.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.31x = 1,007.24 × 346.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.31x = 349,414.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,414.86/671.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.50

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