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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.25, 1,005.81 and 362.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.25, 1,005.81 and 362.32 is: 543.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.25 : 1,005.81 = 362.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.25/1,005.81 = 362.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.25x = 1,005.81 × 362.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.25x = 364,425.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,425.08/670.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.72

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