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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.14, 1,004.67 and 237.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.14, 1,004.67 and 237.06 is: 355.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.14 : 1,004.67 = 237.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.14/1,004.67 = 237.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.14x = 1,004.67 × 237.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.14x = 238,167.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,167.07/670.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.40

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