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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.59, 1,013.29 and 236.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.59, 1,013.29 and 236.75 is: 355.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.59 : 1,013.29 = 236.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.59/1,013.29 = 236.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.59x = 1,013.29 × 236.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.59x = 239,898.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,898.35/675.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.10

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