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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.68, 1,014.77 and 237.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.68, 1,014.77 and 237.80 is: 356.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.68 : 1,014.77 = 237.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.68/1,014.77 = 237.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.68x = 1,014.77 × 237.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.68x = 241,306.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,306.04/676.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.60

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