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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.68, 1,006.24 and 237.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.68, 1,006.24 and 237.74 is: 356.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.68 : 1,006.24 = 237.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.68/1,006.24 = 237.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.68x = 1,006.24 × 237.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.68x = 239,223.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,223.50/670.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.69

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