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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.77, 1,016.62 and 239.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.77, 1,016.62 and 239.05 is: 358.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.77 : 1,016.62 = 239.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.77/1,016.62 = 239.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.77x = 1,016.62 × 239.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.77x = 243,019.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,019.31/677.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.56

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