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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.61, 1,007.19 and 238.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.61, 1,007.19 and 238.68 is: 357.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.61 : 1,007.19 = 238.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.61/1,007.19 = 238.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.61x = 1,007.19 × 238.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.61x = 240,396.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,396.11/671.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.94

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