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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.78, 1,013.68 and 237.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.78, 1,013.68 and 237.35 is: 356.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.78 : 1,013.68 = 237.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.78/1,013.68 = 237.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.78x = 1,013.68 × 237.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.78x = 240,596.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,596.35/675.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.03

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