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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.93, 1,007.72 and 239.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.93, 1,007.72 and 239.08 is: 358.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.93 : 1,007.72 = 239.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.93/1,007.72 = 239.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.93x = 1,007.72 × 239.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.93x = 240,925.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,925.70/671.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.56

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