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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.74, 1,005.90 and 238.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.74, 1,005.90 and 238.02 is: 356.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.74 : 1,005.90 = 238.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.74/1,005.90 = 238.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.74x = 1,005.90 × 238.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.74x = 239,424.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,424.32/670.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.96

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