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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.72, 1,016.22 and 238.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.72, 1,016.22 and 238.76 is: 358.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.72 : 1,016.22 = 238.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.72/1,016.22 = 238.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.72x = 1,016.22 × 238.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.72x = 242,632.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,632.69/677.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.01

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