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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.52, 1,007.78 and 346.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.52, 1,007.78 and 346.84 is: 520.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.52 : 1,007.78 = 346.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.52/1,007.78 = 346.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.52x = 1,007.78 × 346.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.52x = 349,538.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,538.42/671.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.52

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