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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.67, 1,014.96 and 237.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.67, 1,014.96 and 237.89 is: 356.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.67 : 1,014.96 = 237.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.67/1,014.96 = 237.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.67x = 1,014.96 × 237.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.67x = 241,443.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,443.76/676.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.81

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