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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.84, 1,007.76 and 363.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.84, 1,007.76 and 363.68 is: 545.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.84 : 1,007.76 = 363.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.84/1,007.76 = 363.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.84x = 1,007.76 × 363.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.84x = 366,502.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,502.16/671.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.52

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