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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.84, 1,007.43 and 249.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.84, 1,007.43 and 249.55 is: 374.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.84 : 1,007.43 = 249.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.84/1,007.43 = 249.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.84x = 1,007.43 × 249.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.84x = 251,401.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,401.39/671.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.20

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