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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.53, 1,007.30 and 184.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.53, 1,007.30 and 184.58 is: 276.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.53 : 1,007.30 = 184.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.53/1,007.30 = 184.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.53x = 1,007.30 × 184.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.53x = 185,929.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,929.72/671.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.87

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