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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.08, 1,004.97 and 237.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.08, 1,004.97 and 237.24 is: 355.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.08 : 1,004.97 = 237.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.08/1,004.97 = 237.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.08x = 1,004.97 × 237.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.08x = 238,419.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,419.97/670.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.81

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