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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.73, 1,007.40 and 239.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.73, 1,007.40 and 239.01 is: 358.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.73 : 1,007.40 = 239.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.73/1,007.40 = 239.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.73x = 1,007.40 × 239.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.73x = 240,778.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,778.67/671.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.45

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