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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.01, 1,014.02 and 237.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.01, 1,014.02 and 237.24 is: 355.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.01 : 1,014.02 = 237.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.01/1,014.02 = 237.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.01x = 1,014.02 × 237.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.01x = 240,563.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,563.24/676.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.86

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