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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.44, 1,005.75 and 237.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.44, 1,005.75 and 237.60 is: 356.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.44 : 1,005.75 = 237.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.44/1,005.75 = 237.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.44x = 1,005.75 × 237.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.44x = 238,966.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,966.20/670.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.43

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