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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.55, 1,007.42 and 209.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.55, 1,007.42 and 209.36 is: 314.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.55 : 1,007.42 = 209.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.55/1,007.42 = 209.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.55x = 1,007.42 × 209.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.55x = 210,912.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,912.40/671.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.07

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