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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.71, 1,015.14 and 237.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.71, 1,015.14 and 237.96 is: 356.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.71 : 1,015.14 = 237.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.71/1,015.14 = 237.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.71x = 1,015.14 × 237.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.71x = 241,562.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,562.71/676.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.97

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