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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.26, 1,006.18 and 381.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.26, 1,006.18 and 381.90 is: 573.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.26 : 1,006.18 = 381.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.26/1,006.18 = 381.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.26x = 1,006.18 × 381.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.26x = 384,260.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,260.14/670.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.30

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