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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.54, 1,016.03 and 238.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.54, 1,016.03 and 238.68 is: 357.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.54 : 1,016.03 = 238.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.54/1,016.03 = 238.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.54x = 1,016.03 × 238.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.54x = 242,506.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,506.64/677.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.92

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