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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.86, 1,006.26 and 237.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.86, 1,006.26 and 237.99 is: 356.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.86 : 1,006.26 = 237.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.86/1,006.26 = 237.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.86x = 1,006.26 × 237.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.86x = 239,479.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,479.82/670.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.97

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