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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.76, 1,004.88 and 362.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.76, 1,004.88 and 362.16 is: 542.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.76 : 1,004.88 = 362.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.76/1,004.88 = 362.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.76x = 1,004.88 × 362.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.76x = 363,927.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,927.34/670.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.56

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