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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.32, 1,016.34 and 238.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.32, 1,016.34 and 238.72 is: 358.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.32 : 1,016.34 = 238.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.32/1,016.34 = 238.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.32x = 1,016.34 × 238.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.32x = 242,620.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,620.68/677.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.21

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