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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.29, 1,005.42 and 237.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.29, 1,005.42 and 237.44 is: 356.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.29 : 1,005.42 = 237.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.29/1,005.42 = 237.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.29x = 1,005.42 × 237.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.29x = 238,726.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,726.92/670.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.15

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