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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.01, 1,004.94 and 237.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.01, 1,004.94 and 237.17 is: 355.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.01 : 1,004.94 = 237.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.01/1,004.94 = 237.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.01x = 1,004.94 × 237.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.01x = 238,336.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,336.60/670.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.72

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