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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.68, 1,014.65 and 237.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.68, 1,014.65 and 237.83 is: 356.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.68 : 1,014.65 = 237.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.68/1,014.65 = 237.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.68x = 1,014.65 × 237.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.68x = 241,307.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,307.95/676.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.61

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