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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.40, 1,014.99 and 238.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.40, 1,014.99 and 238.43 is: 357.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.40 : 1,014.99 = 238.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.40/1,014.99 = 238.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.40x = 1,014.99 × 238.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.40x = 241,998.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,998.99/677.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.25

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