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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.03, 1,015.13 and 238.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.03, 1,015.13 and 238.03 is: 356.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.03 : 1,015.13 = 238.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.03/1,015.13 = 238.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.03x = 1,015.13 × 238.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.03x = 241,629.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,629.45/677.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.90

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