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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.41, 1,007.22 and 260.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.41, 1,007.22 and 260.54 is: 390.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.41 : 1,007.22 = 260.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.41/1,007.22 = 260.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.41x = 1,007.22 × 260.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.41x = 262,416.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,416.06/671.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.85

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