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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.68, 1,006.24 and 383.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.68, 1,006.24 and 383.32 is: 574.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.68 : 1,006.24 = 383.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.68/1,006.24 = 383.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.68x = 1,006.24 × 383.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.68x = 385,711.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,711.92/671.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.25

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