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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.78, 1,005.26 and 362.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.78, 1,005.26 and 362.78 is: 543.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.78 : 1,005.26 = 362.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.78/1,005.26 = 362.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.78x = 1,005.26 × 362.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.78x = 364,687.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,687.19/670.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.68

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