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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.50, 1,005.27 and 341.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.50, 1,005.27 and 341.34 is: 511.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.50 : 1,005.27 = 341.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.50/1,005.27 = 341.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.50x = 1,005.27 × 341.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.50x = 343,138.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,138.86/670.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.77

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