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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.17, 1,012.71 and 236.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.17, 1,012.71 and 236.39 is: 354.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.17 : 1,012.71 = 236.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.17/1,012.71 = 236.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.17x = 1,012.71 × 236.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.17x = 239,389.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,389.45/675.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.56

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