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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.50, 1,007.24 and 209.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.50, 1,007.24 and 209.26 is: 313.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.50 : 1,007.24 = 209.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.50/1,007.24 = 209.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.50x = 1,007.24 × 209.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.50x = 210,775.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,775.04/671.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.89

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