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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.48, 1,007.19 and 238.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.48, 1,007.19 and 238.63 is: 357.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.48 : 1,007.19 = 238.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.48/1,007.19 = 238.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.48x = 1,007.19 × 238.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.48x = 240,345.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,345.75/671.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.93

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