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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.58, 1,006.86 and 260.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.58, 1,006.86 and 260.37 is: 390.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.58 : 1,006.86 = 260.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.58/1,006.86 = 260.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.58x = 1,006.86 × 260.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.58x = 262,156.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,156.14/671.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.36

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