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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.16, 1,005.57 and 377.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.16, 1,005.57 and 377.98 is: 567.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.16 : 1,005.57 = 377.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.16/1,005.57 = 377.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.16x = 1,005.57 × 377.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.16x = 380,082.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,082.83/670.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.15

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