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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.50, 1,005.75 and 237.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.50, 1,005.75 and 237.66 is: 356.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.50 : 1,005.75 = 237.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.50/1,005.75 = 237.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.50x = 1,005.75 × 237.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.50x = 239,026.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,026.55/670.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.49

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