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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.53, 1,014.55 and 237.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.53, 1,014.55 and 237.67 is: 356.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.53 : 1,014.55 = 237.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.53/1,014.55 = 237.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.53x = 1,014.55 × 237.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.53x = 241,124.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,124.97/676.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.41

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