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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.57, 1,005.92 and 378.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.57, 1,005.92 and 378.16 is: 567.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.57 : 1,005.92 = 378.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.57/1,005.92 = 378.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.57x = 1,005.92 × 378.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.57x = 380,398.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,398.71/670.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.28

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