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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.62, 1,007.44 and 238.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.62, 1,007.44 and 238.82 is: 358.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.62 : 1,007.44 = 238.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.62/1,007.44 = 238.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.62x = 1,007.44 × 238.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.62x = 240,596.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,596.82/671.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.23

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