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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.52, 1,006.88 and 397.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.52, 1,006.88 and 397.34 is: 595.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.52 : 1,006.88 = 397.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.52/1,006.88 = 397.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.52x = 1,006.88 × 397.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.52x = 400,066.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,066.68/671.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.76

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