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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.72, 1,006.97 and 346.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.72, 1,006.97 and 346.41 is: 519.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.72 : 1,006.97 = 346.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.72/1,006.97 = 346.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.72x = 1,006.97 × 346.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.72x = 348,825.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,825.34/671.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.30

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