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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.91, 1,007.76 and 238.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.91, 1,007.76 and 238.98 is: 358.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.91 : 1,007.76 = 238.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.91/1,007.76 = 238.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.91x = 1,007.76 × 238.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.91x = 240,834.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,834.48/671.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.43

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