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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.94, 1,006.83 and 382.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.94, 1,006.83 and 382.50 is: 573.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.94 : 1,006.83 = 382.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.94/1,006.83 = 382.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.94x = 1,006.83 × 382.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.94x = 385,112.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,112.48/671.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.14

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