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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.58, 1,016.61 and 238.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.58, 1,016.61 and 238.86 is: 358.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.58 : 1,016.61 = 238.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.58/1,016.61 = 238.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.58x = 1,016.61 × 238.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.58x = 242,827.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,827.46/677.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.37

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