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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.55, 1,016.49 and 232.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.55, 1,016.49 and 232.81 is: 349.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.55 : 1,016.49 = 232.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.55/1,016.49 = 232.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.55x = 1,016.49 × 232.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.55x = 236,649.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,649.57/677.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.27

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