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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.49, 1,007.53 and 363.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.49, 1,007.53 and 363.56 is: 545.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.49 : 1,007.53 = 363.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.49/1,007.53 = 363.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.49x = 1,007.53 × 363.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.49x = 366,298.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,298.31/671.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.50

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