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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.98, 1,005.81 and 237.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.98, 1,005.81 and 237.84 is: 356.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.98 : 1,005.81 = 237.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.98/1,005.81 = 237.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.98x = 1,005.81 × 237.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.98x = 239,221.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,221.85/670.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.53

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