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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.79, 1,013.49 and 236.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.79, 1,013.49 and 236.93 is: 355.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.79 : 1,013.49 = 236.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.79/1,013.49 = 236.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.79x = 1,013.49 × 236.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.79x = 240,126.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,126.19/675.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.33

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