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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.74, 1,006.08 and 237.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.74, 1,006.08 and 237.88 is: 356.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.74 : 1,006.08 = 237.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.74/1,006.08 = 237.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.74x = 1,006.08 × 237.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.74x = 239,326.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,326.31/670.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.81

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