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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.04, 1,005.38 and 237.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.04, 1,005.38 and 237.40 is: 356.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.04 : 1,005.38 = 237.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.04/1,005.38 = 237.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.04x = 1,005.38 × 237.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.04x = 238,677.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,677.21/670.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.21

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