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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.82, 1,008.27 and 379.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.82, 1,008.27 and 379.50 is: 569.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.82 : 1,008.27 = 379.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.82/1,008.27 = 379.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.82x = 1,008.27 × 379.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.82x = 382,638.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,638.47/671.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.56

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