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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.60, 1,007.40 and 238.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.60, 1,007.40 and 238.65 is: 357.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.60 : 1,007.40 = 238.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.60/1,007.40 = 238.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.60x = 1,007.40 × 238.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.60x = 240,416.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,416.01/671.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.98

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