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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.50, 1,006.56 and 379.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.50, 1,006.56 and 379.14 is: 568.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.50 : 1,006.56 = 379.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.50/1,006.56 = 379.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.50x = 1,006.56 × 379.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.50x = 381,625.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,625.26/671.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.32

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