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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.84, 1,007.56 and 238.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.84, 1,007.56 and 238.92 is: 358.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.84 : 1,007.56 = 238.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.84/1,007.56 = 238.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.84x = 1,007.56 × 238.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.84x = 240,726.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,726.24/671.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.31

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