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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.21, 1,014.36 and 237.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.21, 1,014.36 and 237.41 is: 356.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.21 : 1,014.36 = 237.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.21/1,014.36 = 237.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.21x = 1,014.36 × 237.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.21x = 240,819.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,819.21/676.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.13

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