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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.72, 1,015.17 and 238.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.72, 1,015.17 and 238.02 is: 357.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.72 : 1,015.17 = 238.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.72/1,015.17 = 238.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.72x = 1,015.17 × 238.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.72x = 241,630.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,630.76/676.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.06

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