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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670, 1,004.04 and 362.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670, 1,004.04 and 362.08 is: 542.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670 : 1,004.04 = 362.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670/1,004.04 = 362.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670x = 1,004.04 × 362.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670x = 363,542.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,542.80/670
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.60

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