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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.38, 1,007.23 and 281.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.38, 1,007.23 and 281.16 is: 421.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.38 : 1,007.23 = 281.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.38/1,007.23 = 281.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.38x = 1,007.23 × 281.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.38x = 283,194.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,194.60/671.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.81

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