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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.58, 1,012.94 and 236.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.58, 1,012.94 and 236.67 is: 354.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.58 : 1,012.94 = 236.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.58/1,012.94 = 236.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.58x = 1,012.94 × 236.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.58x = 239,727.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,727.45/675.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.85

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