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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.95, 1,007.49 and 363.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.95, 1,007.49 and 363.61 is: 545.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.95 : 1,007.49 = 363.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.95/1,007.49 = 363.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.95x = 1,007.49 × 363.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.95x = 366,333.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,333.44/671.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.18

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