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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.32, 1,006.93 and 378.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.32, 1,006.93 and 378.78 is: 568.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.32 : 1,006.93 = 378.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.32/1,006.93 = 378.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.32x = 1,006.93 × 378.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.32x = 381,404.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,404.95/671.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.14

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