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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.60, 1,004.82 and 362.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.60, 1,004.82 and 362.60 is: 543.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.60 : 1,004.82 = 362.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.60/1,004.82 = 362.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.60x = 1,004.82 × 362.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.60x = 364,350.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,350.75/670.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.32

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