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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.79, 1,007.42 and 232.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.79, 1,007.42 and 232.97 is: 349.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.79 : 1,007.42 = 232.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.79/1,007.42 = 232.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.79x = 1,007.42 × 232.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.79x = 234,699.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,699.99/671.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.37

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