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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.38, 1,005.57 and 237.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.38, 1,005.57 and 237.55 is: 356.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.38 : 1,005.57 = 237.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.38/1,005.57 = 237.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.38x = 1,005.57 × 237.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.38x = 238,866.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,866.94/670.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.32

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