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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.87, 1,007.64 and 239.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.87, 1,007.64 and 239.03 is: 358.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.87 : 1,007.64 = 239.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.87/1,007.64 = 239.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.87x = 1,007.64 × 239.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.87x = 240,851.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,851.15/671.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.48

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