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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.36, 1,005.52 and 183.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.36, 1,005.52 and 183.41 is: 275.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.36 : 1,005.52 = 183.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.36/1,005.52 = 183.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.36x = 1,005.52 × 183.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.36x = 184,422.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,422.42/670.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.11

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