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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.93, 1,013.65 and 237.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.93, 1,013.65 and 237.06 is: 355.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.93 : 1,013.65 = 237.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.93/1,013.65 = 237.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.93x = 1,013.65 × 237.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.93x = 240,295.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,295.87/675.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.50

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