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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.15, 1,016.01 and 238.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.15, 1,016.01 and 238.46 is: 357.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.15 : 1,016.01 = 238.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.15/1,016.01 = 238.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.15x = 1,016.01 × 238.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.15x = 242,279.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,279.52/677.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.79

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