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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.50, 1,012.67 and 236.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.50, 1,012.67 and 236.69 is: 354.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.50 : 1,012.67 = 236.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.50/1,012.67 = 236.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.50x = 1,012.67 × 236.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.50x = 239,688.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,688.86/675.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.83

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