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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.51, 1,007.40 and 232.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.51, 1,007.40 and 232.73 is: 349.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.51 : 1,007.40 = 232.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.51/1,007.40 = 232.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.51x = 1,007.40 × 232.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.51x = 234,452.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,452.20/671.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.14

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