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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.60, 1,007.10 and 261.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.60, 1,007.10 and 261.08 is: 391.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.60 : 1,007.10 = 261.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.60/1,007.10 = 261.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.60x = 1,007.10 × 261.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.60x = 262,933.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,933.67/671.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.50

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