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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.77, 1,007.78 and 232.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.77, 1,007.78 and 232.98 is: 349.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.77 : 1,007.78 = 232.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.77/1,007.78 = 232.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.77x = 1,007.78 × 232.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.77x = 234,791.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,791.42/671.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.51

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