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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.85, 1,007.52 and 379.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.85, 1,007.52 and 379.04 is: 568.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.85 : 1,007.52 = 379.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.85/1,007.52 = 379.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.85x = 1,007.52 × 379.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.85x = 381,885.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,885.34/671.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.41

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