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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.43, 1,013.40 and 236.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.43, 1,013.40 and 236.72 is: 355.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.43 : 1,013.40 = 236.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.43/1,013.40 = 236.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.43x = 1,013.40 × 236.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.43x = 239,892.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,892.05/675.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.17

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