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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.41, 1,007.20 and 260.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.41, 1,007.20 and 260.67 is: 391.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.41 : 1,007.20 = 260.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.41/1,007.20 = 260.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.41x = 1,007.20 × 260.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.41x = 262,546.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,546.82/671.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.04

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