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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.02, 1,005.06 and 237.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.02, 1,005.06 and 237.24 is: 355.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.02 : 1,005.06 = 237.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.02/1,005.06 = 237.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.02x = 1,005.06 × 237.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.02x = 238,440.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,440.43/670.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.87

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