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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.33, 1,007.37 and 260.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.33, 1,007.37 and 260.46 is: 390.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.33 : 1,007.37 = 260.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.33/1,007.37 = 260.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.33x = 1,007.37 × 260.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.33x = 262,379.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,379.59/671.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.84

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