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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.56, 1,007.16 and 347.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.56, 1,007.16 and 347.04 is: 520.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.56 : 1,007.16 = 347.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.56/1,007.16 = 347.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.56x = 1,007.16 × 347.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.56x = 349,524.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,524.81/671.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.47

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