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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.33, 1,016.30 and 238.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.33, 1,016.30 and 238.89 is: 358.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.33 : 1,016.30 = 238.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.33/1,016.30 = 238.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.33x = 1,016.30 × 238.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.33x = 242,782.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,782.71/677.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.44

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