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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.76, 1,015.32 and 238.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.76, 1,015.32 and 238.07 is: 357.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.76 : 1,015.32 = 238.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.76/1,015.32 = 238.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.76x = 1,015.32 × 238.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.76x = 241,712.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,712.16/676.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.16

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