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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.55, 1,014.09 and 237.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.55, 1,014.09 and 237.63 is: 356.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.55 : 1,014.09 = 237.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.55/1,014.09 = 237.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.55x = 1,014.09 × 237.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.55x = 240,978.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,978.21/676.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.19

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