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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.64, 1,014.48 and 237.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.64, 1,014.48 and 237.80 is: 356.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.64 : 1,014.48 = 237.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.64/1,014.48 = 237.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.64x = 1,014.48 × 237.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.64x = 241,245.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,245.88/676.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.53

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