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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.94, 1,008.32 and 239.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.94, 1,008.32 and 239.04 is: 358.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.94 : 1,008.32 = 239.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.94/1,008.32 = 239.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.94x = 1,008.32 × 239.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.94x = 241,027.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,027.62/671.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.70

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