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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.46, 1,014.74 and 237.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.46, 1,014.74 and 237.66 is: 356.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.46 : 1,014.74 = 237.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.46/1,014.74 = 237.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.46x = 1,014.74 × 237.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.46x = 241,161.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,161.92/676.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.51

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