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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.36, 1,007.30 and 362.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.36, 1,007.30 and 362.42 is: 544.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.36 : 1,007.30 = 362.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.36/1,007.30 = 362.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.36x = 1,007.30 × 362.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.36x = 365,065.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,065.67/670.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.58

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