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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.67, 1,007.66 and 260.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.67, 1,007.66 and 260.95 is: 391.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.67 : 1,007.66 = 260.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.67/1,007.66 = 260.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.67x = 1,007.66 × 260.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.67x = 262,948.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,948.88/671.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.49

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