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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.73, 1,007.27 and 209.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.73, 1,007.27 and 209.55 is: 314.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.73 : 1,007.27 = 209.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.73/1,007.27 = 209.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.73x = 1,007.27 × 209.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.73x = 211,072.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,072.38/671.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.22

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