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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.61, 1,005.91 and 237.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.61, 1,005.91 and 237.76 is: 356.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.61 : 1,005.91 = 237.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.61/1,005.91 = 237.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.61x = 1,005.91 × 237.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.61x = 239,165.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,165.16/670.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.64

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