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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.06, 1,005.36 and 237.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.06, 1,005.36 and 237.52 is: 356.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.06 : 1,005.36 = 237.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.06/1,005.36 = 237.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.06x = 1,005.36 × 237.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.06x = 238,793.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,793.11/670.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.38

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