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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.32, 1,007.52 and 379

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.32, 1,007.52 and 379 is: 568.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.32 : 1,007.52 = 379 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.32/1,007.52 = 379/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.32x = 1,007.52 × 379
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.32x = 381,850.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,850.08/671.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.80

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