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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.68, 1,007.52 and 347.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.68, 1,007.52 and 347.68 is: 521.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.68 : 1,007.52 = 347.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.68/1,007.52 = 347.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.68x = 1,007.52 × 347.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.68x = 350,294.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,294.55/671.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.52

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