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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.60, 1,015.80 and 238.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.60, 1,015.80 and 238.64 is: 357.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.60 : 1,015.80 = 238.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.60/1,015.80 = 238.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.60x = 1,015.80 × 238.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.60x = 242,410.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,410.51/677.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.75

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