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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.38, 1,006.02 and 362.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.38, 1,006.02 and 362.32 is: 543.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.38 : 1,006.02 = 362.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.38/1,006.02 = 362.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.38x = 1,006.02 × 362.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.38x = 364,504.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,504.31/670.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.73

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