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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.96, 1,008.12 and 239.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.96, 1,008.12 and 239.16 is: 358.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.96 : 1,008.12 = 239.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.96/1,008.12 = 239.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.96x = 1,008.12 × 239.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.96x = 241,101.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,101.98/671.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.80

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