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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.27, 1,016.07 and 232.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.27, 1,016.07 and 232.53 is: 348.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.27 : 1,016.07 = 232.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.27/1,016.07 = 232.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.27x = 1,016.07 × 232.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.27x = 236,265.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,265.36/677.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.85

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