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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.43, 1,014.56 and 237.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.43, 1,014.56 and 237.60 is: 356.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.43 : 1,014.56 = 237.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.43/1,014.56 = 237.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.43x = 1,014.56 × 237.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.43x = 241,059.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,059.46/676.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.37

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