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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.87, 1,005.99 and 248.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.87, 1,005.99 and 248.58 is: 372.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.87 : 1,005.99 = 248.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.87/1,005.99 = 248.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.87x = 1,005.99 × 248.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.87x = 250,072.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,072.12/670.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.76

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