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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.44, 1,007.26 and 238.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.44, 1,007.26 and 238.60 is: 357.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.44 : 1,007.26 = 238.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.44/1,007.26 = 238.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.44x = 1,007.26 × 238.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.44x = 240,332.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,332.24/671.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.94

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