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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.34, 1,007.28 and 346.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.34, 1,007.28 and 346.80 is: 520.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.34 : 1,007.28 = 346.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.34/1,007.28 = 346.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.34x = 1,007.28 × 346.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.34x = 349,324.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,324.70/671.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.34

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