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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.68, 1,007.74 and 238.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.68, 1,007.74 and 238.74 is: 358.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.68 : 1,007.74 = 238.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.68/1,007.74 = 238.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.68x = 1,007.74 × 238.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.68x = 240,587.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,587.85/671.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.19

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