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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.45, 1,007.55 and 363.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.45, 1,007.55 and 363.30 is: 545.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.45 : 1,007.55 = 363.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.45/1,007.55 = 363.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.45x = 1,007.55 × 363.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.45x = 366,042.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,042.92/671.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.16

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