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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.85, 1,005.63 and 237.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.85, 1,005.63 and 237.77 is: 356.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.85 : 1,005.63 = 237.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.85/1,005.63 = 237.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.85x = 1,005.63 × 237.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.85x = 239,108.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,108.65/670.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.43

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