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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.60, 1,005.42 and 237.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.60, 1,005.42 and 237.64 is: 356.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.60 : 1,005.42 = 237.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.60/1,005.42 = 237.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.60x = 1,005.42 × 237.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.60x = 238,928.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,928.01/670.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.29

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