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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.40, 1,007.45 and 346.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.40, 1,007.45 and 346.69 is: 520.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.40 : 1,007.45 = 346.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.40/1,007.45 = 346.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.40x = 1,007.45 × 346.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.40x = 349,269.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,269.89/671.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.21

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