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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.41, 1,006.76 and 238.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.41, 1,006.76 and 238.51 is: 357.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.41 : 1,006.76 = 238.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.41/1,006.76 = 238.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.41x = 1,006.76 × 238.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.41x = 240,121.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,121.14/671.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.64

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