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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.69, 1,006.07 and 237.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.69, 1,006.07 and 237.88 is: 356.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.69 : 1,006.07 = 237.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.69/1,006.07 = 237.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.69x = 1,006.07 × 237.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.69x = 239,320.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,320.23/670.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.83

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