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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.37, 1,006.89 and 260.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.37, 1,006.89 and 260.34 is: 390.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.37 : 1,006.89 = 260.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.37/1,006.89 = 260.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.37x = 1,006.89 × 260.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.37x = 262,133.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,133.74/671.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.45

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