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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.86, 1,007.60 and 238.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.86, 1,007.60 and 238.96 is: 358.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.86 : 1,007.60 = 238.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.86/1,007.60 = 238.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.86x = 1,007.60 × 238.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.86x = 240,776.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,776.10/671.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.37

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