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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.57, 1,013.40 and 236.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.57, 1,013.40 and 236.82 is: 355.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.57 : 1,013.40 = 236.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.57/1,013.40 = 236.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.57x = 1,013.40 × 236.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.57x = 239,993.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,993.39/675.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.25

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