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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.39, 1,007.22 and 209.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.39, 1,007.22 and 209.18 is: 313.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.39 : 1,007.22 = 209.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.39/1,007.22 = 209.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.39x = 1,007.22 × 209.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.39x = 210,685.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,685.24/671.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.81

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