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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.80, 1,006.29 and 237.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.80, 1,006.29 and 237.84 is: 356.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.80 : 1,006.29 = 237.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.80/1,006.29 = 237.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.80x = 1,006.29 × 237.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.80x = 239,336.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,336.01/670.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.79

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