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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.58, 1,013.53 and 236.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.58, 1,013.53 and 236.86 is: 355.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.58 : 1,013.53 = 236.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.58/1,013.53 = 236.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.58x = 1,013.53 × 236.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.58x = 240,064.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,064.72/675.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.35

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