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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.42, 1,015.70 and 238.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.42, 1,015.70 and 238.43 is: 357.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.42 : 1,015.70 = 238.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.42/1,015.70 = 238.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.42x = 1,015.70 × 238.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.42x = 242,167.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,167.08/677.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.49

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