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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.56, 1,006.26 and 237.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.56, 1,006.26 and 237.72 is: 356.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.56 : 1,006.26 = 237.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.56/1,006.26 = 237.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.56x = 1,006.26 × 237.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.56x = 239,208.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,208.13/670.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.73

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