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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.38, 1,007.36 and 346.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.38, 1,007.36 and 346.56 is: 519.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.38 : 1,007.36 = 346.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.38/1,007.36 = 346.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.38x = 1,007.36 × 346.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.38x = 349,110.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,110.68/671.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.99

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