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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.46, 1,007.37 and 238.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.46, 1,007.37 and 238.64 is: 358.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.46 : 1,007.37 = 238.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.46/1,007.37 = 238.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.46x = 1,007.37 × 238.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.46x = 240,398.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,398.78/671.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.02

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