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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.69, 1,008.08 and 347.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.69, 1,008.08 and 347.15 is: 521.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.69 : 1,008.08 = 347.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.69/1,008.08 = 347.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.69x = 1,008.08 × 347.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.69x = 349,954.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,954.97/671.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.01

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