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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.52, 1,007.61 and 346.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.52, 1,007.61 and 346.88 is: 520.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.52 : 1,007.61 = 346.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.52/1,007.61 = 346.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.52x = 1,007.61 × 346.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.52x = 349,523.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,523.90/671.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.50

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