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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.57, 1,007.30 and 238.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.57, 1,007.30 and 238.67 is: 357.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.57 : 1,007.30 = 238.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.57/1,007.30 = 238.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.57x = 1,007.30 × 238.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.57x = 240,407.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,407.85/671.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.98

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