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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.54, 1,007.26 and 209.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.54, 1,007.26 and 209.28 is: 313.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.54 : 1,007.26 = 209.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.54/1,007.26 = 209.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.54x = 1,007.26 × 209.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.54x = 210,795.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,795.60/671.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.90

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