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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.44, 1,013.61 and 236.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.44, 1,013.61 and 236.69 is: 355.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.44 : 1,013.61 = 236.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.44/1,013.61 = 236.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.44x = 1,013.61 × 236.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.44x = 239,909.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,909.97/675.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.19

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