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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.76, 1,007.46 and 233.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.76, 1,007.46 and 233.04 is: 349.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.76 : 1,007.46 = 233.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.76/1,007.46 = 233.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.76x = 1,007.46 × 233.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.76x = 234,778.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,778.48/671.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.50

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