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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.10, 1,004.52 and 237.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.10, 1,004.52 and 237.02 is: 355.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.10 : 1,004.52 = 237.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.10/1,004.52 = 237.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.10x = 1,004.52 × 237.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.10x = 238,091.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,091.33/670.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.31

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