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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.36, 1,007.01 and 342.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.36, 1,007.01 and 342.23 is: 513.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.36 : 1,007.01 = 342.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.36/1,007.01 = 342.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.36x = 1,007.01 × 342.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.36x = 344,624.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,624.00/671.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.33

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