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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.82, 1,016.66 and 239

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.82, 1,016.66 and 239 is: 358.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.82 : 1,016.66 = 239 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.82/1,016.66 = 239/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.82x = 1,016.66 × 239
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.82x = 242,981.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,981.74/677.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.48

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