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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.27, 1,013.19 and 236.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.27, 1,013.19 and 236.83 is: 355.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.27 : 1,013.19 = 236.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.27/1,013.19 = 236.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.27x = 1,013.19 × 236.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.27x = 239,955.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,955.94/675.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.35

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