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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.40, 1,007.08 and 209.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.40, 1,007.08 and 209.20 is: 313.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.40 : 1,007.08 = 209.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.40/1,007.08 = 209.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.40x = 1,007.08 × 209.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.40x = 210,681.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,681.14/671.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.79

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