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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.67, 1,006.02 and 381.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.67, 1,006.02 and 381.50 is: 572.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.67 : 1,006.02 = 381.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.67/1,006.02 = 381.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.67x = 1,006.02 × 381.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.67x = 383,796.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,796.63/670.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.26

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