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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.42, 1,007.04 and 238.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.42, 1,007.04 and 238.52 is: 357.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.42 : 1,007.04 = 238.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.42/1,007.04 = 238.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.42x = 1,007.04 × 238.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.42x = 240,199.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,199.18/671.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.75

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