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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.42, 1,005.60 and 237.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.42, 1,005.60 and 237.56 is: 356.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.42 : 1,005.60 = 237.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.42/1,005.60 = 237.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.42x = 1,005.60 × 237.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.42x = 238,890.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,890.34/670.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.33

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