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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.24, 1,005.60 and 237.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.24, 1,005.60 and 237.44 is: 356.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.24 : 1,005.60 = 237.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.24/1,005.60 = 237.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.24x = 1,005.60 × 237.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.24x = 238,769.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,769.66/670.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.25

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