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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.62, 1,014.92 and 237.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.62, 1,014.92 and 237.85 is: 356.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.62 : 1,014.92 = 237.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.62/1,014.92 = 237.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.62x = 1,014.92 × 237.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.62x = 241,395.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,395.89/676.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.77

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